The nation has suffered greatly from the COVID-19 pandemic with the loss of hundreds of thousands of people who died from the dreadful virus. Current news reports that almost as many people are dying every day from the illness today as died a year ago. The difference is that this year, almost 100 percent of those who get sick and/or die are people who have not been vaccinated. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved vaccinations for children ages 5 and up. This has created a controversy between many divorced parents due to their disagreement about whether to … [Read more...]
Springer & Lyle: Open for Business During the COVID-19 Crisis
Updated: March 11, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we currently do business. At Springer & Lyle, we recognize that there is still a need for legal services, many of which are essential, so we are working on behalf of established clients and we are available to take on new clients. How We Are Doing Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic While we wait to see what the future will bring, here are some of the procedures we are using to make it safe for us and our clients to work together. We are open for business. We encourage the wearing of a … [Read more...]
The Importance of Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many people are resistant to estate planning. They may feel they can ignore the topic "until the time is right." They think they have some time and can put it off until they are more in the mood. Unfortunately, there may not be that extra time they are counting on. COVID-19 Increases the Need for Estate Planning Although it is true that anyone can be struck down at any moment in an unfortunate accident. Now, in the time of this global pandemic, many succumb to the COVID-19 with little warning. Every day, more people in the U.S. die from this deadly virus than … [Read more...]
Holiday Planning Amid Divorce and COVID-19
Divorced parents often find coparenting difficult in the best of times. The COVID-19 pandemic has only complicated it. Parents who share custody may be questioning if, during this unprecedented holiday season, are the current possession orders in force. At Springer & Lyle, we want to help parents deal with co-parenting in ways that make them comfortable but also are in compliance with the law. Parental Concerns Parents are dealing with stay at home orders and many are working from home. Whether schools will be open or closed is almost a daily question. Some travel restrictions are … [Read more...]
COVID-19 and Child Visitation Rights
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people a lot of anxiety, particularly for those of us concerned about the health of our family members. For parents, this concern also comes with a high degree of responsibility to keep their children safe from this disease. If you are a parent sharing rights over your child or children, it is important to know how recent events may affect your legal rights when it comes to visitation or custody arrangements. What Effect do “Shelter-In-Place” Orders Have on Child Visitation or Custody Orders? On March 19, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbot declared that … [Read more...]
Making a Will During Coronavirus
With a worldwide pandemic, it’s only natural to think about the need for a will and other estate planning documents. School, work, shopping, and many other activities have gone virtual, so why not download a form and make a will? Many online templates do not comply with state laws, and the will may not be valid. At Springer & Lyle, we can manage your estate planning needs virtually and can ensure that your hard-earned estate will pass according to your wishes. What About Witnesses? According to Texas law, unless written entirely in the Testator’s handwriting, a will must … [Read more...]
