If your adult child or other relative is unable to care for himself or herself due to age, disability, illness or injury, you may be considering stepping in to manage your loved one’s affairs. In some situations, it is enough to provide assistance, like making sure they pay their bills on time and helping them enroll in Medicaid and other programs. However, in other situations, a person’s condition can make it necessary for someone else to act on their behalf altogether.

For many people, the New Year is a time for change, and for some, that change means filing for divorce. If you are planning to file for divorce in 2016 (or if you are concerned that your spouse may want to file for divorce), this article outlines some important considerations to keep in mind.

Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires all 50 states to both license and recognize same-sex marriages. In Texas and other states throughout the South, the Court’s decision has faced significant opposition – including from the Texas Attorney General.