During this difficult economic climate, The Law Office of Kimberly D. Moss is glad to be able to provide needed legal services to some of society's most vulnerable members. Numerous individuals have become insolvent due to the decline in the housing market, medical debt, unemployment, and a horde...

Everyone should have a will. Many people are under the mistaken belief that because they make modest incomes, have no investments, no real property, no business, and no children, they don't need a Last Will & Testament. I'm here to demonstrate that this idea is very wrong. A Last Will & Testamen...

Holographic wills can be trouble. When discussing estate planning with people, I've heard it said a few times, “I could just write my own will.” While this is true, it is not as simple as it sounds. There are rules associated with writing a will, whether it is formally drafted by a professional,...

The best planning comes before marriage. In the final installment of this series, we're going to look into a very common issue that can be a tricky situation for couples to navigate: financial support of children from previous relationships. Whether it's the future husband or wife who has child ...

Sex and the City was a groundbreaking show about four single women in New York. This HBO series chronicled the lives and loves of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda as they dated and sometimes married the men who entered their lives. One of those women, Charlotte York, was faced with a situ...

If you're like most people, the idea of talking about finances or existing debt with your partner is not at the top of your list. Many people find discussions about money to be rude, at best, and a turn-off or red flag at worst. This doesn't mean it's an issue to be avoided. Some people come into...

Frequently I've heard it said that John Doe is “signing his rights away to avoid paying child support.” I don't know where this myth came from, but it is simply wrong. In Texas, there are grounds set out in the Texas Family Code that state the reasons why a parent's rights might be terminated. Av...

You're in love. You're ready to spend the rest of your life with the man or woman of your dreams, but you also know the terrible divorce rate in the U.S. and you'd sure hate to be in the category of the 49-51% of couples who end up divorced. The statistics, unfortunately, are simply not on your s...

This blog has yet to address family law matters directly, and perhaps that is because I have been waiting for the right words to express some of the slings and arrows that come along with being a family law practitioner. Most people would consider me a divorce lawyer. I consider myself a catalyst...

In defense of the socially awkward attorney: First, really…I get it. I was terribly shy as a youth, and this inherent shyness has backfired on me repeatedly. People jump to a number of conclusions about me before I even open my mouth. For this cause, I pay special attention to my grooming, attire...

As a business person, I have gotten a few hints at how to read people thanks to a number of board meetings, sales conferences, etc. However, one thing has become abundantly clear to me in my 5 years of business and corporate experience: the phrase above is secretly lurking in the minds of all par...

On a rare occasion, I have come to funny conclusions about the law. Well, maybe not funny, but memorable. Once, when explaining the concept of equity and restitution to someone, I used an  example that is noteworthy  because it's a useful way to explain things to clients who may not be familiar w...

On March 11, 2012, The Law Office of Kimberly D. Moss was proud to support Astrid McClendon in The 23rd Annual Aids Walk in Houston, Texas. Astrid is a Houston native, a proud mom, and an avid Texans fan. She participates in the AIDS Walk every year, raising money for this important cause. By con...