- DivorceAn uncontested divorce is one in which your spouse agrees to sign a Waiver of Citation, allowing you to finalize the divorce without their further input. But when a spouse refuses to sign, then the divorce is deemed a “contested divorce.” In short, if your spouse will not sign, then your options are essentially limited to dismissing the divorce (highly unlikely) or going forward with the contested route. At the law offices of Andrew J. Bolton, Esq., we can assist you in successfully completing a contested divorce, and we work to make it as simple and painless as possible.
- Child SupportWhether you are facing child support expenses or looking to collect child support payments in court, it is important to know more about the legalities of child support and work with an attorney you can count on to get you the settlement you deserve.
- Child Custody and VisitationBelow, our legal team here at The Law Offices of Andrew J. Bolton, Esq, has compiled a short guide to child custody with helpful information on the legal process involved in determining child custody, the various types of child custody, and more. Read on to learn more, and contact our Texas law firm at (936) 435-1908 today!
- Premarital AgreementPre-nuptial or “premarital” agreements are indeed an important part of Texas estate and marriage planning. Like all contracts, a prenuptial agreement is one which the courts will always try to honor, and a change of mind, or of circumstances, will rarely allow you to escape its clutches. Here is an interesting case in point.
- GuardianshipIf an individual is unable to make decisions on their own, then a guardianship may help them manage his or her affairs. At the law office of Andrew J. Bolton, we have experience in setting up guardianships to protect those who cannot protect themselves.
- Spousal SupportAlimony, spousal support, and dividing assets in a divorce is a delicate and difficult process. Hiring a reputable, experienced lawyer is critical—especially in high-asset situations. The negotiation process is often confusing and emotionally charged. The good news is that the team at Andrew J. Bolton, ESQ has the experience and expertise to guide you through. Texas does allow alimony. Do you want it? Do you want to avoid paying it? Seek legal counsel promptly.
- AnnulmentA man who was legally married to the child’s mother and the child was born on or before the 301st day the marriage was terminated by divorce, death, annulment, or declaration of invalidity
- Wrongful DeathAnother example of problems regarding trusts is important to note: Newly-acquired property can often get “lost in the shuffle” and inadvertently left outside of the trust. This can lead to tragic results. By way of illustration, let’s imagine that John creates a trust for his friendly neighbors since he’s not married, nor does he have any children. So, John goes to his lawyer’s office and has a trust created, and, right then and there, John puts all of his real estate and investments into his trust. John now feels that he is well-prepared to have his estate bypass the probate process and go straight to the neighbors upon his death. However, on the way home from his lawyer’s office, John is hit by an 18-wheeled Chevron truck. Wow! Now John’s estate has a $5 million-dollar lawsuit against Big Oil! Ahh, but John didn’t think he was going to get killed by a Chevon truck that morning, and he certainly didn’t have time to put his unanticipated wrongful death lawsuit into his trust. But what happens to the money from the big Chevron payout? The answer to this question is, “look to John’s Will.” Oh, but John was told on the radio that he didn’t want to have a Will, only that he should have a trust! In short, John was deceived by the “avoid probate” shysters. As a result, John’s probate estate is likely have more money than he had ever placed into his trust, yet John failed to create a Will in order to deal with this contingency. John’s illustration also applies to individuals who are married and who have children. In short, always have a Will. Always.
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- Restraining OrderUpon the filing of the original petition, the attorney may also seek a temporary restraining order (an order prohibiting the parties from committing acts which are calculated to harm the other party or their children);
- Employment ContractCONSULTATIONS DO NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. WITHOUT AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM COMMUNICATING INFORMATION WHICH YOU DESIRE TO REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL
- Estate PlanningAndrew J. Bolton, Esq. wants our clients to understand the importance of knowledge. As family law, probate, and estate planning legal experts, we understand the complex nature of many of the cases we work on at our firm. Moreover, we know how stressful and tense some of these situations are, which is why we’ve compiled FAQ sections for you. Read below for brief primers on what to expect and then read the FAQ that applies to your situation.
- WillsAre you a beneficiary or a presumed beneficiary of a will? Do you have reason to believe that the will in question was not drafted properly? Our legal team can help. Our legal team At The Law Offices of Andrew J. Bolton, Esq. has over 20 years of experience providing legal counsel and representation for will contests in The Woodlands, TX and beyond. Read on to learn more about contesting a will, and contact our law firm at (936) 435-1908 to schedule your complimentary consultation today!
- TrustsIf you are asking this question because you have heard (on the radio, most often) that a trust may be better than a will, then please see the section on living trusts, below.
- Power of AttorneyThe will was procured by fraud: This involves tricking the testator to sign a will, which the testator believes is another document altogether, such as power of attorney.
- ProbateIt is our goal to provide the finest quality legal representation. We can assist you with a variety of issues and concerns regarding many types of cases, including family and probate law. Andrew J. Bolton, Esq.’s attorneys strive to develop a long-term relationship with you as our client and can help you face a variety of challenging situations. Many of our clients have returned to us for family law services after we helped draft a will for them. In the event of a divorce, our attorneys can alter and modify an estate. The attorneys at our law firm know when it comes to legal matters, you deserve a firm who will have your best interests in mind. We serve Conroe and Spring, Texas, and we have offices conveniently located in The Woodlands and Huntsville communities in Texas.
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