Blog Posts in 2017 Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 29-Dec-2017 Probate 101 After a person passes away, their estate is accounted for and distributed among their family, friends, and even creditors, all according to a special court process known as probate. During the probate process, the executor works in tandem with the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 21-Dec-2017 Can I Move with My Kids After Divorce? A divorce will bring many things with it, including drastic change, and one of the biggest adjustments will be your new living arrangements. While certain couples can live together through the divorce process or move in separately to their ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 12-Dec-2017 Benefits of Creating a Will Drafting a will, regardless of age, gives you the opportunity to put your affairs into order after your death. While it may feel morbid or uncomfortable to face your mortality, ensuring that your loved ones are provided for will make life much easier ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 1-Dec-2017 When Is My Divorce Final? No matter how common it is, getting a divorce is difficult, stressful and hard to get over. As a result, you want to get through it as quickly as possible, so one question we often get is, “How long will my divorce take?” Well, Texas ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 30-Nov-2017 What to Do When Your Ex Won't Pay Child Support Child support can be a lifesaver when it comes to expensive diapers, babysitting fees and groceries, but what happens when your ex-spouse simply won’t pay? Luckily, there are options available to you. Here are some things you might want to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 22-Nov-2017 Who Gets to Keep the Pets in Divorce? During a divorce, your mind is probably occupied with issues such as child custody, alimony, parenting plans and division of property, but there’s one aspect that tends to get overlooked— pet custody. Unlike your children, the courts will ... Continue Reading Posted By Nelson Aguilar 13-Nov-2017 How to Modify a Divorce Agreement Divorce agreements are meant to be permanent, but it’s not uncommon for a party to want to change it for one reason or the other. A significant change in circumstances (death, relocation, job loss) after a divorce can make a modification ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 3-Nov-2017 7 Benefits of Signing a Prenuptial Agreement Far too many couples don’t talk about money prior to marriage. According to experts, this failure to discuss finances is actually a leading reason that couples divorce. Talking about a prenuptial agreement forces couples to explore their ... Continue Reading Posted By Christina Semaan 30-Oct-2017 What Is Meant by "the Best Interests of the Child"? When it comes to child custody, the court makes decisions that serve the best interests of a child. It is a phrase that is often said, but what does it actually mean? If you and your spouse are going through a divorce and share children, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 16-Oct-2017 Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts Understanding the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts is crucial if you are planning on requesting one and end up receiving the wrong one. A mistake like that can have both legal and tax consequences, so take some time to educate ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 9-Oct-2017 Mistakes to Avoid in a High Asset Divorce Divorce is not only an emotionally draining experience, but oftentimes a financially complex one as well, especially if you are in the midst of a high asset divorce. With a substantial amount of money, property, assets, and other valuable items at ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 2-Oct-2017 Family Law Issues for Same-Sex Couples Family law is everchanging, adapting and progressing in conjunction with society’s evolution. While, in many ways, same-sex couples have obtained many of the same protections heterosexual couples have, there are still some deficiencies in ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 25-Sep-2017 When is the Best Time to Get Divorced? Just because you have come to the conclusion to get divorced does not mean you have to move forward with it right away. Choosing the right time to file a divorce is something that should be planned thoughtfully and carefully. Of course, ending a ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 18-Sep-2017 The Risks of Online Divorce Services If you and your spouse decided to file for divorce, your next step is to execute the actual process and, considering how much of what we do these days can be carried out online, using an online divorce service might seem like a tempting option. After ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 11-Sep-2017 Gray Divorce: What It Is & How to Deal With It If you are over the age of 50 and getting a divorce, you might think this is a rarity, but the truth is that more and more couples over the age of 50 are deciding to part ways. This relatively new phenomenon is known as a “gray divorce.” ... Continue Reading