By Brian Tackett | Published November 7, 2020 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: child custody, fit parents, shared custody | Comments Off on Unique Child Custody Battle Leads to Reaffirmation of the Rights of Fit Parents
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a North Texas father full custody of his daughter, ending a years-long saga that captured headlines across the state and setting a legal precedent in the process. The facts of the case, In Re Christopher John Clay, are heartbreaking. Chris Clay had a daughter with his longtime girlfriend, Arli Read More
Read MoreAside from the typical property division issues involved in divorce, there may be a business interest that both spouses may be entitled to share. This includes a stake in a closely held company, even if only one spouse is the actual owner. Texas is a community property state, which means that all property acquired by Read More
Read MoreWhen divorcing parents cannot agree on custody and visitation arrangements, the family court judge will make determinations that best serve the child’s emotional and physical needs. In other words, the child’s best interests are the priority, and parents will need to demonstrate to the judge how their desired custody arrangement serves those interests. Texas courts Read More
Read MoreDivorce can be a confusing and contentious process. Separating oneself from a spouse becomes even more difficult when attempting to divide assets and property. To fully understand how process and possible outcomes, one must understand the difference between marital property and separate property. Texas is a community property state, which means that any assets or Read More
Read MoreA Board Certified lawyer, in Texas, is an attorney who has joined the most elite ranks of attorneys in the State. Board Certified lawyers earn the right to publicly represent themselves as a specialist in a select area of the law. In fact, they are the only attorneys allowed by the State Bar of Texas Read More
Read MoreClients frequently tell their divorce attorneys that their spouse is a narcissist. We hear it all the time. Most attorneys dismiss those statements as emotional frustration stemming from the demise of a marriage. However, according to the U.S. National Institute of Health, 6.2 percent of the United States population has narcissistic personality disorder. That means Read More
Read MoreNarcissistic Personality Disorder is a mental health diagnosis in which, generally speaking, a person has an inflated sense of importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. People with NPD tend to see people either as all good or all bad. There is little to no gray area. When you Read More
Read MoreAccording to the Mayo Clinic, narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. “But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that’s vulnerable to the slightest criticism.” The DSM-5 criteria for Read More
Read MoreThe number one complaint clients have about their lawyers is that they do not return phone calls and emails. In ethics seminars and continuing education, lawyers are constantly reminded of the importance of communicating with their client. So why are so many lawyers so bad at it? There is nothing more personal or important than Read More
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