What do we in Texas and the United States have to be grateful for this Thanksgiving? Let us count the ways! Most folks do not associate a law firm with feelings of gratitude and thankfulness, but even attorneys are, at their core, human beings. Our clients know us The Page Law Firm is caring and ...
Everyone gets excited by the holidays, and for many of us, that excitement translates into overspending. One of the many contributing factors to financial distress is holiday spending, and sometimes that financial distress can lead to personal bankruptcy. Whether you see bankruptcy in your future...
Adults prefer treats over tricks, the same as kids. This scary season, you could actually treat yourself to less stress and a firmer financial footing by declaring Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. It's not frightening, and in fact most people find enormous relief in getting out from under thei...
Co-parenting after divorce is a fine way to maintain strong family relationships, improve communication, and demonstrate parental support for your children. When your “baby” is ready to fly the nest and head off to college or trade school, you and your ex-spouse have to adapt to new challenges as...
Though no shame is attached to bankruptcy, some shy folks and timid Texans want to avoid being seen in courthouses or attorneys' offices. Your business is your business and nobody needs to be snooping around.
For Texas couples dedicated to being good parents (divorced or not), handling back-to-school (BTS) issues need not be a problem when co-parenting. The secret, experts agree, is to communicate, coordinate, and cooperate.
When we all head off to our Independence Day barbeques and backyard banquets, we will be continuing an unbroken annual celebration that began 244 years ago, on July 4, 1777. We celebrate freedom in many ways. Bankruptcy can be your path to financial freedom, for example. Seventeen-seventy wha...
Judge Harlin D. Hale of the United State Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas recently dismissed the chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) for cause. We hear you: so what? First, those of us practicing law in the Northern District know he goes b...
Always running behind! Father's Day is the third Sunday in June only because the June 5 date chosen by its originator, Sonora Dodd, did not give everyone enough time to organize for the event. With Dads, it seems like we're always trying to catch up: “Quick, you'll be late for the school bus,” or...
Waterloo, New York is the official birthplace of Memorial Day, a day when we pause to remember those who sacrificed their lives serving in our military. The day is commemorated in Texas, too, with plans to place flags on the graves of the fallen and a call by the Texas Veterans Commission (https:...
Mother's Day has come and gone, but relax. Another one will swing around on May 8, 2022, as it has done every second Sunday in May since its invention in 1907. If you missed a natural opportunity to talk to your mother about her finances, don't wait a year to help her. The loving help you bring M...
Sunday, May 9, 2021 is Mother's Day. In too many Texas homes, the day might be a bit cloudy if financial woes hang over Mom. A great gift for any mother is for an adult child to offer to help with finances and financial planning. Though many older adults are reluctant to admit to difficulties, ...
It is a common belief that being married means that you will automatically be responsible for any debt that either of you incurs. While it may be true that the property you acquire during your marriage could be considered joint assets, the same is not always true regarding debts. In fact, in most...
Have you made a New Year's resolution to get your finances in order in 2021? Maybe you lost your job as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns. Or, maybe you relied heavily credit cards as you tried to make ends meet for your family, and now you are feeling overwhelmed by debt. At The Pa...
There are very few people who will be sad to see the year 2020 come to an end. It almost goes without saying that this year has been extremely tough on all of us. The COVID-19 health crisis, a struggling economy, social unrest, and so much more have left us feeling largely defeated and uncertain ...
January is often a popular time for couples to separate or divorce because many people wait until after the holidays to start the process of splitting up. If you are considering divorcing your spouse, or you have already decided to, you probably know you have a long road ahead of you. There is no...
There is no question that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years that most of us have ever experienced. The difficulties presented by the COVID-19 health crisis have affected nearly everyone in some way. It is completely understandable that you might be anxiously awaiting the new beginni...
This year has been unlike any year that we have ever experienced. The challenges presented by the COVID-19 health crisis has put a strain on virtually all of us in some way, shape, or form. Despite the difficulties, however, we all still have a great deal to be thankful for in our lives because t...
If you are a divorced, separated, or unmarried parent, holidays can present a number of rather unique challenges. In most families, and in most years, the winter holidays are a time for getting together with loved ones, many of whom have not seen one another in some time—possibly since the same h...
Throughout much of 2020, most people have spent more time at home than they have in previous years due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Mandatory lockdown or stay-at-home orders were instituted in many states, including Texas. As people were instructed to stay home, and non-essential busi...
The calendar has officially turned over to October and today is National Savings Day. This means that we are only about eight weeks away from Thanksgiving, which, to many people, represents the beginning of the winter holiday season. Christmas, obviously, will follow just a few short weeks later....
After a divorce, the back-to-school season is an important time for you and your ex to be on the same page when it comes to co-parenting your children. Although it can sometimes be difficult to establish a routine that works for both of you, your children will appreciate having the support of bot...
Obtaining financial freedom is part of the American dream for many people. Financial freedom means having the money and savings necessary to live the lifestyle you want and to secure your financial future into retirement. America was founded on ideals such as every person's right to “life, libert...
Being a single father is not easy. Even though you probably have a co-parent, it may feel like you are parenting alone. Unfortunately, it can also put a strain on your finances. You no longer have your co-parent's income to help pay for your living expenses, and a significant percentage of your ...
It can be painful to watch your parents struggle with debt, knowing how much they have supported you throughout your life. You may have relied on your parents as you were starting your young adult life, such as continuing to live with them or borrowing money. You are financially more stable, but ...
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