By Brian Tackett | Published February 14, 2017 | Posted in Custody Law, Divorce Law, Family Law, Family Violence | Comments Off on Divorcing a Narcissist
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Divorcing a Narcissist
According 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 MoreCommon Law Marriage in Texas
Common Law Marriage in Texas — Traditional Versus Informal Marriages Common law marriage is not the term recognized by the State of Texas. It’s called an Informal Marriage and is covered under the Texas Family Code in Sections 2.401 through 2.404. For the purposes of this article, however, we will still use the familiar term, Read More
Read MoreDivorce 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 MoreGrandparent’s Rights in Texas
What 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 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
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