In short, the answer is a resounding YES. Temporary orders are important. What are temporary orders? Temporary orders are court orders in a family law case that are put into place while a case is pending. When does a person get temporary … [Read more...]
Mediation
As I am sitting here today in Mediation it got me to thinking about what a large role it plays in the domestic or family law litigation. About 30 years ago the legislature passed a law encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Using Online Forms in Family Court
Everyone wants to save money where they can; however, trying to handle complex family law litigation without an attorney, utilizing forms found on the internet, is fraught with peril. Every day, judges face courtrooms full of people attempting to … [Read more...]
MEDIATION
As I am sitting here today in Mediation it got me to thinking about what a large role it plays in the domestic or family law litigation. About 30 years ago the legislature passed a law encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in … [Read more...]
Understanding the Different Types of Child Custody in Texas
"No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session." ~ Mark Twain or Gideon J. Tucker. The Texas legislature meets every two years. Each legislature there are a plethora of bills introduced involving Family Law. … [Read more...]
Lifetime alimony… in Texas
No, that's not a misprint. And, while lifetime spousal support after divorce is certainly not the norm, Texas courts do have the power and authority to order alimony (we call it spousal maintenance) if specific conditions are met, including the … [Read more...]
It’s A New Year, Are You Ready?
The new year is upon us. Let us reflect on the old year and commit ourselves to making 2019 a better year. Did you intend to divorce in 2018? Was Alimony or Spousal Support an issue? If so, you only have a couple of days to finalize the divorce … [Read more...]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Every year about this time people lose their minds. The Texas Legislature, through the Texas Family Code, has gone to great length's to make the possession and access schedule as fair as possible and as clear as possible so as to minimize confusion … [Read more...]
Alimony and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
There has been no shortage of discussion of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed this past year. For many, the tax law involved an immediate increase in their take home pay. But, there were many provisions of this law that were not discussed completely … [Read more...]
Military Divorce
One of the sad realities in Texas is that just over half of all marriages end in divorce. Perhaps due to the number of divorces, young attorneys fresh out of school often do divorces until they get their first job. It is also perhaps for this (and … [Read more...]
Changes to the Family Code
It’s almost September and a new legislative year, which means there are changes coming. One of the biggest this year is the change to the medical support provisions. Until now, parents were only required to carry medical insurance as part of the … [Read more...]
Preparing to Go to Court
When you’re in the family courts—whether it is for adoption, divorce or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship—one of the most important things to remember is that you’re asking a stranger to make a decision about your life. It is vitally … [Read more...]