Every Year About This Time People Lose Their Minds

Every year about this time people lose their minds. The holidays are special and who better to spend them with than our children? I completely...

Understanding the “Standard Possession Order”

In a divorce with children, and in other cases involving custody, the courts often impose what is commonly known as a “Standard Possession Order” or...

It Is All About You

Too often in Family litigation, a party places focus in the wrong place. Divorces and custody cases are so full of emotional turmoil that priorities...

Possession and Access

This month I want to talk about Possession and Access, what we more frequently call visitation. The law concerning Possession and Access is found in...

Avoiding Summer Time Drama in Your Divorce

Like every year, summer’s high temperatures can lead to high drama for families that are going through a divorce. Smooth sailing custody arrangements can quickly...

Who’s Your………Parent?

Legal vs. Biological Parent Biological parentage is easy to establish these days: a DNA test can indicate with 99.999% probability that an adult and a...

Child Support

As many of you know, I worked for the Attorney General’s Office in the Child Support Division for many years. One of the things that...

Collaborative Law

Unlike the traditional divorce process, collaborative law, which originated in Texas in 2001, allows parties to partake in a more civil and individualized process for...

Can’t I just represent myself in my divorce?

At Bailey & Galyen, we are often asked by potential clients if they can simply represent themselves in a divorce. The short answer is yes...

Marriage is in the Air

Marriage is in the air.  It seems like every time I look at Facebook someone I know is getting married or engaged.   There are engagement...

Using Mental Health Professionals in Family Law Cases

One of the most important resources we can utilize in family law cases is the mental health professional. Whether it be a social worker from...

Premarital or Prenuptial Agreements

Texas recognizes and enforces premarital or prenuptial agreements between prospective spouses who intend to avoid any uncertainties regarding property interests as the conclusion of their...