latest legal news from the law firm of Springer-Lyle
Psychiatrists and psychologists concluded quite a few years ago that going through a divorce is the second most stressful life event. This is true even if both parties agree that a divorce is the right thing for them. Unfortunately, parents can get so focused on the financial … [Read More…]
Marijuana has an unusual place in the law and in our opinions about parents. Here in Texas possession of small amounts of Marijuana is a Class B Misdemeanor like Driving While Intoxicated. While in other states like Colorado or Washington, possession of what would be felony amounts of Marijuana products here is totally legal. This differing treatment of the same substance leads … [Read More…]
The Conflict Incentive There is a dirty secret in some family law cases, one that clients only learn about long after they’ve retained counsel, and sometimes only after they look back at the pain, stress, and expense of their divorce. The secret is that some family lawyers have a perverse incentive. Attorneys bill clients by the hour to solve their problems. That means they … [Read More…]
Denton Attorney Joins Springer & Lyle Law Firm Daniel Abasolo, a Denton attorney, is joining the Springer and Lyle, LLP. Abasolo returns to the firm after spending some time at a larger firm and then operating his own private practice. Abasolo was a member of Springer Lyle in 2012 and rejoins to focus on family law and business transactions. He has focused much of his career on family … [Read More…]
A properly executed will allows a person to have their assets distributed according to their wishes after they die. The person who prepares a will is referred to as the testator. The … [Read More…]
When looking for a divorce attorney, you need someone who is not only experienced and successful but someone with whom you also have rapport. You are trusting the attorney you choose to help you make … [Read More…]
If someone dies in Texas without a will, the Texas Estates Code governs how the estate is distributed. A person who dies without a will is said to have died “intestate.” The … [Read More…]
