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Actions to take before filing for a divorce

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The time it takes to process a divorce as well as the cost of the procedure depends on the preparation made by the separating couple. Some couples decide on divorce after a heated and emotionally-charged argument while others have been pondering on the idea for years. If a couple does decide to separate, they have to be smart about it according to divorce lawyer Shane Kersh. Here are some notable actions to take before filing a divorce. Image source: huffpost.com The very first thing to do is to run other options. A failing marriage doesn’t always end in divorce. Perhaps couple’s therapy could still turn things around. Regardless, a couple should be 100% sure that they both want a divorce before proceeding. If you both have decided to divorce, you’ll need to make sure that the counsel representing you is competent, has enough experience, and is someone you can trust. You could go ahead and interview lawyers or look for law firms that specialize in divorce. Once you have a div...
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When should you consider estate planning?

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A lot of people think that estate planning is just for people who are terminally ill or old. Because of this misconception, people started associating estate planning with death as more and more people think estate planning with just a last will and testament. This is one of the many reasons why people don’t do estate planning at crucial moments in their lives. According to family law attorney Shane Kersh, there are specific times in one’s lifetime where they are urged to do estate planning. Here are examples of life periods where you should consider estate planning. Changes in your marital status : Whether you’re getting married or getting a divorce, any change to your marital status should be followed up with updating your current estate documents. By doing so, you ensure that your new spouse is added to your estate documents. It can also prevent former partners from demanding properties or funds from the family of their ex-partner. When you get children : After you bec...
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On irreconcilable differences and no-fault divorces

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Image source: Moneycrashers.com Texas-based family law attorney Shane Kersh has been representing clients in the Houston area for years and has put a stellar record during his career. In the past months, through his series of blogs, he has put in the effort to educate and inform people not just in Texas, but all around the country on matters regarding divorce, custody, adoption, and everything in between. On this blog, Shane Kersh puts the spotlight on irreconcilable differences and how it ties up with no-fault divorces. First off, people need to understand that no-fault divorce is an easy way out especially for spouses who don’t want to harm the reputation of their partners. This happens mostly during amicable separations when both parties realize that it just wasn’t meant to be. They separate on good terms. Image source: Huffingtonpost.com Irreconcilable differences, on the other hand, means that spouses find out through the course of their marriage that there are so...
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