Texas voids an ex-spouse beneficiary designation after divorce, but not on a 401(k) or a public pension. Here is what your decree does not fix.
Posts Published byCaitlin McGrathCaitlin McGrath is a family law attorney at Hanshaw Kennedy Hafen Family Law in Frisco, Texas. She helps clients navigate family law matters with compassion, preparation, and steady guidance, and is especially drawn to cases involving children, including custody matters, modifications, divorces, and suits affecting the parent-child relationship. She also brings experience in business litigation, which is valuable when family law and business issues overlap, including property division, business interests, custody conflict, probate, estate planning, jury and bench trials, mediation, and informal settlement. Caitlin earned her J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and is licensed to practice in the State of Texas. She is a Certified Tribal Nations Peacemaker in alternative dispute resolution and a member of the State Bar of Texas.
What Makes a Mediated Settlement Agreement Final in Texas
A Texas mediated settlement agreement can be binding the moment it’s signed. Here’s what makes it final, what it doesn’t do, and how to prepare for it.
The Collin County Standing Order Starts the Day You File
A Collin County standing order binds you the moment a divorce petition is filed. Here is what it restricts, what it allows, and the 30 day deadline.
What Counts as a Material and Substantial Change in Texas
A Texas court will not change a custody order just because it stopped working. Here is what a material and substantial change actually means.
Texas Divorce: What Happens During the 60 Day Waiting Period
Texas will not grant a divorce before the 60th day after filing. Here is what actually happens in that window, and how to use it well.