By Thomas Little | Published January 25, 2017 | Posted in Divorce Law, Family Law | Comments Off on Divorce Mediation in Texas – What is it, and How Does it Work?
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Divorce Mediation in Texas – What is it, and How Does it Work?
Divorce mediation in Texas is defined as the attempt to settle a legal dispute through a third party mediator who works to help the parties find a mutually acceptable resolution. The mediation process is non-binding, which means the case will only be settled if both parties agree. Divorce mediation in Texas does not always result Read More
Read MoreHow Do I Communicate with my Family Lawyer
The 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 MoreAbandonment Divorce: Divorce When You Can Not Find the Other Spouse
Going through a divorce is difficult under the best of circumstances. There are a few factors that can make a divorce even more complicated. One such factor is when the other spouse can not be found. Essentially, this is an abandonment divorce. In these situations, the law does provide ways to complete the divorce. Every Read More
Read MoreRights of a Common Law Spouse
Here is an actual fact situation I have come across. Dad gets a divorce after 30 years of marriage. This marriage now has two grown children, named Kids. In June, Dad runs off to Hawaii and has an unofficial “promise” ceremony with Lady, and they live in bliss for all of three months before he Read More
Read MoreHBWV Hires New Family Law Attorney
HBWV 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
Read MoreThe Right of First Refusal and Child Custody
Do a Google search on the right of first refusal and you will find numerous articles from the state of Illinois. A law has been enacted there requiring the right of first refusal in all child custody cases. This has created quite a controversy among legislators, lawyers, and parent facilitators. But why? What Is the Read More
Read MoreChild Support with 50/50 Child Possession Schedules
In North Texas, there has been a growing trend towards awarding parents 50/50 possession schedules of their children (as opposed to the Standard Possession Order or a variation of it). The theory behind it is that children should have frequent and continuing contact with both parents. Not all judges award 50/50. Some do and some Read More
Read MoreCan I Get an Annulment in Texas Instead of a Divorce?
Let’s discuss the conditions for an annulment in Texas. We are 45 years removed from the Mad Men era when divorce carried a stigma. At the time, a divorced person was viewed with suspicion and was not to be trusted. A divorced person was somehow considered morally bankrupt. Nowadays, the stigma of divorce is not Read More
Read MoreChild Possession Schedules
One of the first questions all parents have when starting the divorce process is “When will I get to see my kids?” In Texas, child possession and visitation can take many shapes and forms depending on a variety of factors. These factors will all be taken into account through the lens which the judges must Read More
Read MoreWhat to Make of Client Reviews and Testimonials
When I started practicing law there were no websites with reviews, there was no AVVO, or no Google Maps. If you couldn’t get a referral from a friend, you went to the World Wide Web or cracked open the yellow pages. Both are forms of advertising created to show the law firm in the best Read More
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