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Sealing the Deal : Contracts (A Smart Investment) Part II
There are two primary types of contracts: express contract and implied contract. The express contract is formal, and stated either verbally or in writing. The implied contract is one that is not...
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HOA Litigation in Texas
Texas Home Owner Associations ( HOA ) : Are You in For Problems? A HOA has the power to make every neighbor’s’ life a little easier by establishing restrictions that keep the neighborhood clean, safe,...
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Divorce Really Sucks (a view from the trenches), Part I
Psychological Impact Of Marital Dissolution On The Nuclear Family or How does divorce make you feel? Make no mistake, there are always two divorces. There is legal divorce, and there is emotional...
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Breaking Up a For Profit Corporation
A For Profit Corporation can be a useful tool if utilized appropriately. One major problem with a For Profit Corporation is the lack of flexibility to dissolve the Corporation when a disagreement...
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Mediation : Alternative Dispute Resolution
“Mediation” is a process to aid parties in finding a fair and equitable settlement of disputes without unnecessary court intervention. Most Texas district and county courts require pretrial mediation...
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Children Born Outside of Marriage: Unknown Descendants that May Inherit
Creating a Will is extremely important for individuals that have a sizable estate in the Dallas and DFW metroplex. Time and time again, individuals refuse to properly prepare for death and do not see...
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A Director’s Fiduciary Duty to His Corporation
A Director of a Corporation has specific fiduciary duties that precludes activities that might endanger the Corporation. The certificate of formation may limit or eliminate personal liability of...
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Preventing Custodial Parent From Relocating Children Out of State
Mom and Dad are divorcing or have been divorced and are now sharing joint custody of their children in the same city in Texas. One parent receives a letter from the other parent’s attorney requesting...
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Home Owner Associations ( HOA ) : Are You in For Problems?
Everyone loves and hates their HOA. A HOA has the power to make every neighbor’s’ life a little easier by establishing restrictions that keep the neighborhood clean, safe, and accountable. HOA’s also...
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Business Contracts : A Perspective for an Employer
The best employment law defense counsel takes every aspect of a case into account, but most importantly the impact a lawsuit may have on the reputation and finances of the Company. Employers must be...
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Texas Divorce Financial Checklist for 2024
Preparing for a Texas Divorce: Assets Going through a Divorce is painful no matter the circumstances. Before you get into the Texas Divorce Process, you can reduce expense, stress, and conflict by...
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How an Executor of “The Will” Might Be Breaching His/Her Fiduciary Duty
The executor of a Texas will is the person chosen by the deceased to administrate the provisions of the will of his/her estate. The executor must be at least eighteen years old and have no prior...
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Contract Review: Proper Form to Prevent Future Breach
Before signing a contract, read through it carefully. Have an attorney review the contract. Make certain that you know what obligations are stated and/or implied. If you are uncertain as to your...
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Employee-At-Will : Status in Texas and Employment Agreements
Texas is an “Employee-At- Will” state which gives few rights to an employee that are not created by statute or governed by labor regulations. At-will employees can be terminated for any reason, as long...
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What happens if you die without a will in Texas?
When a person dies without having made a will, property passes according to the criteria described in the Probate Code. Many people falsely believe that a surviving spouse or parent would take all the...
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Holding an Inspector Accountable When Purchasing a Home
The housing market has exploded in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area in the last several years through the move of many companies to relocation national/regional headquarters to Texas. New jobs have created...
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Social Networking: Did you Say it or Show It? Then You Have to Defend It!
Social media provides everyone with a digital treasure trove of information. Always remember what you post online can and often will be used against you. Approximately 302.35 million or 90% of all...
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Texas Divorce: For Richer or Poorer, Hire Expert Help to Protect Your Interests
For better or worse, For richer or poorer, Until . . . a divorce is filed. When there are several zeros at the end of your bank balance, as in $500,000.00; $5,000,000.00 or more, the financial aspects...
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Why Texas Employment Agreements Are Critical
Texas is an “At Will” state which gives few rights to an employee that are not created by statute or governed by labor regulations. At-will employees can be terminated for any reason, as long as the...
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