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Legal Guardian vs Power of Attorney in Texas Explained

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Estate Planning Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: December 2, 2025 · Last Updated: December 8, 2025 · 11 min read

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Wondering what “legal guardian vs power of attorney in Texas” really means? A power of attorney in Texas is a private legal document. In it, a capable adult chooses an agent (attorney-in-fact) to handle financial or medical decisions. Meanwhile, a legal guardian is very different. It is a … [Read more...]

Categories: Estate Planning Tagged: Durable power of attorney, Estate Planning Tag, last will, legal guardianship, power of attorney

Should I Put My Home in a Trust in Texas? Pros, Cons & Your Next Steps

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Estate Planning Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: November 23, 2025 · Last Updated: March 26, 2026 · 21 min read

Protect your house in trust

If you own a home in Texas and are asking, “should I put my home in a trust in Texas?”, you are really asking two things: will a trust make life easier for my family, and do I need a Texas living trust attorney to set it up correctly? In many cases, a revocable living trust can keep your homestead … [Read more...]

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What Am I Entitled to in a Divorce in Texas?

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Divorce Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: November 22, 2025 · Last Updated: May 15, 2026 · 21 min read

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Are you also questioning, what am I entitled to in a divorce in Texas? In a Texas divorce, you may be entitled to a fair share of community property (assets and debts acquired during the marriage), possible spousal maintenance, and child-related support based on your children’s needs and your … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: community property, Dallas Divorce Attorney, Divorce, Divorce Law, divorce law texas

How Long Does A Divorce Take In Texas With Children? Timeline & What to Expect

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Divorce Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: November 21, 2025 · Last Updated: May 19, 2026 · 23 min read

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Key Takeaways In Texas, a divorce with children takes at least 60 days. Uncontested cases usually finish in 3–4 months, while contested custody cases often take 6–18+ months. ● Texas law imposes a mandatory 60-day waiting period after filing for divorce. … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Child Custody Tag, Child Support Tag, Divorce, Divorce & Your Children, Divorce Lawyer Dallas, family law attorney

Can You Get Divorce Without Your Spouse Signature in Texas? Here’s How

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Divorce Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: November 19, 2025 · Last Updated: December 9, 2025 · 21 min read

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Can you get divorce without your spouse signature? Yes. In Texas, one spouse can end the marriage without the other’s signature. After filing and proper service, the court can finalize by default if the other spouse doesn’t respond, or after a hearing if issues are contested. A judge still decides … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Divorce, Divorce Law, Divorce Lawyer Dallas, divorce proceedings, Divorce tag, Texas divorce attorney

Are divorce records public in Texas? Understanding access and privacy

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Divorce Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: November 18, 2025 · Last Updated: November 21, 2025 · 12 min read

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Quick Answer: Are divorce records public in Texas? Most Texas divorce records are public, but you can access them safely and protect sensitive details through clerk requests, required redactions, and targeted sealing motions under Texas civil procedure rules. … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Divorce, divorce attorney texas, Divorce Law, divorce records, Texas family law attorney

Dividing RSUs and Stock Options in Texas Divorce: A Guide to Complex Assets

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Divorce Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: November 13, 2025 · Last Updated: March 6, 2026 · 24 min read

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Quick answer In a North Texas divorce, RSUs and employee stock options granted during the marriage are often community property. The court can divide them under Texas’s “just and right” rule (Texas Family Code § 7.001). Texas law also uses clear time-based formulas to decide what part of each … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Divorce, Divorce Law, Property Division, Stock options in divorce, Texas divorce lawyer

Types of Property Deeds in Texas

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Estate Planning Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: November 10, 2025 · Last Updated: November 14, 2025 · 24 min read

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Quick Answer: Texas has several types of property deeds. The most common are general warranty deeds, special warranty deeds, and transfer on death deeds. General warranty deeds give full protection to the buyer. Special warranty deeds give limited protection. Transfer on death deeds let property go … [Read more...]

Categories: Estate Planning Tagged: estate planning attorney texas, Estate Planning Tag, property deeds, Real estate planning, revocable living trust, transfer on death deeds

5 Common Types Of Bankruptcies In Texas & Which Type Is Right For You

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Bankruptcy Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: November 2, 2025 · Last Updated: April 21, 2026 · 30 min read

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Bills pile up, creditor calls keep coming, and the threat of foreclosure or a judgment feels real. What can you do next in Texas? Types of bankruptcies in Texas matter because Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 each affect exemptions, the automatic stay, discharge rules, and how trustees handle … [Read more...]

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Interference With Child Custody Texas: What Parents Need to Know

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Child Custody Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 31, 2025 · Last Updated: April 9, 2026 · 14 min read

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In Texas, “interference with child custody” generally means a parent knowingly violates a valid custody order—affecting both the other parent and the child. It can be charged under Penal Code § 25.03 as a state-jail felony. If a scheduled child exchange fails, don’t panic—take action. What … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody Tagged: Child custody attorney, Child Custody Tag, Child Support Tag, Custody lawyer in Texas, Divorce & Your Children

How Much Cash Is Exempt In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Texas?

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Bankruptcy Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 31, 2025 · Last Updated: June 4, 2026 · 16 min read

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Facing bills and unsure what cash you can keep if you file Chapter 7 in Texas? Among types of bankruptcies in Texas, Chapter 7 can wipe out many debts but raises clear questions about cash exemption limits and which assets count as exempt property. This article explains Texas bankruptcy exemptions, … [Read more...]

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Business Bankruptcy in Texas: What It Means and When to Seek Legal Guidance

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Bankruptcy Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 23, 2025 · Last Updated: May 19, 2026 · 24 min read

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Disclaimer: We do not file business bankruptcies. This guide is informational only. If Chapter 11 or Subchapter V may be right for your situation, we can refer you to a trusted Texas business-bankruptcy firm. When a business struggles to pay rent or creditors, understanding how bankruptcy law … [Read more...]

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What You Need To Know About Filing Bankruptcy Chapter 7 In Texas

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Bankruptcy Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 21, 2025 · Last Updated: June 4, 2026 · 24 min read

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Being overwhelmed by bills, wage garnishments, or the threat of losing your car is a frightening and common experience. Within Types of Bankruptcies in Texas, Chapter 7 is the path many people take when they need fast debt relief through discharge and liquidation of nonexempt assets. Still, it … [Read more...]

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Texas Bankruptcy Exemptions (What Assets Can You Keep When Filing?)

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Bankruptcy Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 19, 2025 · Last Updated: June 4, 2026 · 18 min read

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When bills pile up, many Texans face the same worry: Will I lose my home, car, or retirement savings? Understanding Types of Bankruptcies in Texas, such as Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, helps you see how exemptions work and what stays protected from creditors. This article explains Texas bankruptcy … [Read more...]

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Texas Divorce: How to Handle Cryptocurrency Assets

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Divorce Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 17, 2025 · Last Updated: March 10, 2026 · 27 min read

Dealing with a Texas divorce can be tough enough, but when you throw cryptocurrency into the mix, it gets even trickier. You know, like when you’re trying to figure out how to split up assets, and one of you has been collecting Bitcoin or Ethereum. It’s not like dividing up the old VCR or even … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Asset distribution, community property, Dallas Divorce, Divorce, Property Division, separate property, texas divorce, Texas divorce attorney, texas divorce law, Texas divorce lawyer

Texas Law On Unpaid Medical Bills (What You Need To Know)

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Bankruptcy Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 17, 2025 · Last Updated: February 5, 2026 · 23 min read

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When a sudden hospital stay leaves you with mounting medical bills and constant collection calls, deciding whether to pay, negotiate, or file can feel crushing. What safeguards protect your home, wages, and credit when medical debt accumulates? How do Different Types of Bankruptcies in Texas, such … [Read more...]

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How Much Does It Cost to File Bankruptcy in Texas?

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Bankruptcy Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 16, 2025 · Last Updated: March 17, 2026 · 20 min read

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When debt grows beyond control, choosing among the types of bankruptcies in Texas can feel overwhelming. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 differ in filing fees, attorney fees, trustee charges, the Chapter 7 means test, and how your assets and payment plans are treated. How much does it cost to file … [Read more...]

Categories: Bankruptcy

Exempt Bank Accounts In Texas (Protecting Your Money From Garnishment)

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Bankruptcy Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 14, 2025 · Last Updated: June 4, 2026 · 21 min read

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A judgment, a bank levy, or a surprise creditor call can leave your checking or savings account frozen overnight; what can you realistically keep? Understanding the Types of Bankruptcies in Texas, such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, helps determine which bankruptcy exemptions and state protections … [Read more...]

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Voluntary Repossession in Texas (What You Need To Know)

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Bankruptcy Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 11, 2025 · Last Updated: June 4, 2026 · 30 min read

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Facing a repossession notice on your car or truck can feel like losing control, especially when collectors, deficiency balances, and long-term credit damage are on the line. Understanding how voluntary repossession in Texas fits into types of bankruptcies in Texas, such as Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, … [Read more...]

Categories: Bankruptcy

How to Avoid Medicaid Estate Recovery in Texas

By Christopher Migliaccio · Texas Estate Planning Attorney · Texas Bar #24053059
Published: October 9, 2025 · Last Updated: November 10, 2025 · 10 min read

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When a loved one needs long-term care through Medicaid, many Texas families wonder what will happen to their home and other assets after they pass away. The Texas Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) allows the state to recover costs from a deceased person’s estate for Medicaid-covered long-term … [Read more...]

Categories: Estate Planning Tagged: Asset Protection Tips, Estate Recovery Prevention, Medicaid Estate Planning, Texas Elder Law Strategies, Texas Medicaid Laws

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Christopher Migliaccio is Co-Founding Partner and Managing Partner of Warren & Migliaccio, L.L.P., where along with Gary Warren he leads a team of attorneys serving Texas families since 2006. A graduate of Thomas M. Cooley School of Law with a B.A. in Accountancy, he oversees the firm's practice areas including debt defense, bankruptcy, divorce, child custody, and estate planning.

Licensed by the State Bar of Texas (#24053059 ✓), Christopher and his team serve clients statewide for debt defense and estate planning matters, while focusing on North Texas families for bankruptcy and family law cases. His unique financial background and nearly two decades of leadership enable him to ensure each client receives compassionate, strategic guidance.

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