When Asking for a Divorce
Be Honest with Yourself. The divorce process can be long and draining. Make sure you are emotionally and mentally sure of the changes you want to make. There are possible steps before a divorce such as trial separation or therapy, but ultimately you are the best person to judge your relationship. Make an outline of […]
Common Law Marriage: The Intersection Between Family and Probate Law
Our director of legal services, Katherine Flores, gave a presentation covering common law marriage and the intersection between family law and probate law. The presentation explored challenges that arise while proving a common law marriage and underscored the critical importance of establishing the elements of a common law marriage in probate cases. View / […]
Tessmer Tip: Put Agreements In Writing
A handshake is great, but all agreements should be in writing. People enter into agreements every day. Like when you promise to get the milk on your way home from work or when you promise to return that Tupperware after a dinner party. It would not be reasonable to expect someone to draft a contract […]
Six Relationship Red Flags From a Divorce Attorney
Relationships can experience many problems, but some problems are red flags and a warning of something deeper. With over 25 years of practicing family law in San Antonio, Texas, Heather Tessmer has learned to recognize the signs. These are six red flags you should look for in a relationship. 1. The Obsession with Exes If […]
High Asset Divorce
What is a high-asset divorce? Generally, a high asset or high net worth divorce means exactly that: one or both parties have a net worth over a certain threshold. The exact figure varies with opinion, but for us, it is one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). This figure can consist of the total worth of several different […]
The 5 C’s of Co-Parenting
There are few issues as complicated as divorce. The process of legally separating from someone whom you planned to spend your life with is often tenuous at best. These negative feelings, associated with the process, are only amplified when there are children involved. Here at Tessmer Law Firm, we know that the well-being of your […]
What Are a Father’s Rights at Birth When the Mother Wants to Consent to Adoption?
When a mother gives birth, the mother of the baby may determine that adoption is right for her and the child. The mother may consent to put the child up for adoption no sooner than forty-eight (48) hours after the child is born but what about the father’s rights during adoption? With so much focus […]
Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce
Picking up and starting over after the loss of years or even decades’ worth of plans is the most crushing aspect of divorce. It’s a change that touches every aspect of your life and can be emotionally devastating. It is natural to grieve but put conscious effort into moving forward and making this next portion of […]
Experts In A High Asset Divorce
What types of experts could be called in to help with a high-asset divorce? A high-asset divorce can be among the most complex family law matters. It is important that knowledgeable and qualified experts are consulted to protect your assets, interests, and rights. Forensic accountants, professional appraisers, financial and wealth managers, tax consultants, pension valuation […]
Estate Planning: What is it?
Nearly Everyone Has An Estate Your estate is simply everything you own – your car, home, bank accounts, life insurance, personal possessions, etc. Some estates are large, some are small, but just about everybody has one. What do they all have in common? You can’t take it with you when you die. Only two things […]