Posts by Grable Grimshaw PLLC
Common law marriage in Texas and your rights
Texas is one of the few states in the nation that still recognize “common law” marriages. Also called a “marriage without formalities” or an “informal marriage,” this is a legal marital relationship that begins without any official acknowledgment or ceremony. Understanding when a common law marriage exists — and what it means later — is…
Read MoreRetirement after divorce
Someone in San Antonio who is getting divorced in their 30s or 40s has a lot of things on their mind. Their retirement is probably not first on the list. Most likely, worrying about things like child custody, who gets to keep the house and other more immediate concerns are taking up more brain cells…
Read MoreWho gets what in a Texas divorce?
Property division following a divorce is a burning issue, and it forms the basis of conflict among many ex-spouses. When the divorcing couple can’t agree on dividing their property between them, the court may step in. Usually, the bone of contention centers around property acquired before or after the marriage. Below, we take a look…
Read MoreWhen does Texas law allow one parent to secure sole custody?
Determining custody of your children may be one of the most emotional and intense parts of your upcoming divorce. Both you and your spouse love your children and probably want to be with them as much as possible. However, love is not the only thing necessary to be a good parent. Patience and time are…
Read MoreThe most important estate planning step for those with children
Quite a few people will tell you that you can’t put off estate planning anymore once you become a parent. You might think that the main concern is providing financial resources for your children or reviewing your life insurance policy. However, the issue that parents most desperately need to address in their estate plans is…
Read MoreSummer travel with children after divorce
For some children, the highlight of the summer is going on vacation. Many parents don’t have to worry about much other than picking the destination and making the plans. If you have split up from your child’s other parent, though, there’s something else you have to worry about. That’s whether or not you can legally…
Read MoreHow a no-contest clause may help avoid some beneficiary disputes
You served as a referee for your children for years while you raised them and continued to do so when they were adults. Sigh. Now, you know that you will have to do the same from the grave. And you will have to accomplish this through clear directives in your will. With a lifetime of…
Read MoreHandling a breach of contract with a third party
As a business owner, it’s reasonable that you’d have to work with many different entities and individuals. Third parties may provide essential services to your business, such as delivering specific items you sell to your location or delivering the basics to keep your business up and running. Normally, when you have a contract with another…
Read MoreWhat are the Positive Sides of Divorce?
People often focus on the difficulties of divorce. They want to know how long the process is going to take, if they can afford it, how to make things easier on the children, and so on. All of this is important, to be sure. However, it’s also wise to consider the positive sides of a…
Read MoreDoes a Recall Mean You Can’t Sue Over a Defective Product?
Defective products come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, the company fails to adequately test a product before releasing it to the public, meaning it doesn’t catch major issues. Other times, they may receive defective components or subpar materials that mean that a specific production batch doesn’t meet the standards usually upheld by the company’s…
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