By Thomas Little | Published June 30, 2017 | Posted in Custody Law, Divorce Law, Family Law | Comments Off on Preparing for an Initial Consult in a (Texas) Divorce
Texas Divorce — Initial Consultation Preparing for an initial consultation with an attorney about a pending divorce, in Texas or in any state, can be very stressful. Most consultations are about one hour, so that means you have limited time to share all of the information that you feel is pertinent to your divorce. This 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 MoreThere are two questions that are almost always asked by a potential client during an initial consult for divorce: “How long will the entirety of the divorce process take?” and “How much will this cost me in the end?”. Answering these questions can be challenging for an attorney as attorneys can never truly be certain Read More
Read MoreThere are numerous attorneys, law firms, and organizations that hold themselves out as advocates for father’s rights. But what are the father’s rights in a child custody case? Father’s Rights — Rights Regardless of Gender By the letter of the law, fathers have equal rights as it pertains to care, custody, and possession of their children. Read More
Read MoreWhen discussing family law matters with individuals outside of the legal field, it is not uncommon to hear people incorrectly describe the types of custody designations. Reasonably so, as the definitions of the various types of custody designations or “conservators” (a person who has some rights or obligations with respect to a child) are somewhat 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 MoreWhat are grandparents’ rights in Texas when it comes to custody or visitation in a difficult situation? The relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild often plays an important role in the lives of both individuals. In unfortunate situations involving either the death or divorce of a child’s parents, the relationship between a grandparent and 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
Read MoreHBWV would like to welcome Colby G. Berry to the firm! Colby comes to us from the Thomas J. Henry Law firm in Corpus Christi and is the son of partner Byron Berry. He is a hardworking attorney who works tirelessly to obtain his clients’ goals, by building his practice on a foundation of compassion, Read More
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