The relationship with your family lawyer is as important as the relationship that brought you to that family lawyer.
Who’s Your Lawyer: Why the Dynamic with Your Family [Lawyer] is Important
Bills, Bills, Bills: The Destiny of Texas Family Law During the 86th Legislative Session
January 8, 2019 marked the beginning of a 140-day sprint for 150 House members and 31 Senators to create or fine tune the family laws in Texas. While there was only been a handful of family law bills filed before the Legislature convened at noon, you can expect that by March, there will be tons of bills, bills, bills.
Christmas Carols and Coping with Divorce During the Holidays
By: Eronn A. Putman Divorce can be so traumatic to the mind, body, and immune system that it can lead to depression, anxiety, and psychological illness. For many, this experience happens at a time that is usually marked with apple cider, Christmas carols and a repeat of Mariah Carey's 1994 classic. Dealing with divorce during the …
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“Don’t Doubt Yourself. Trust Me You Need Me.”: Barristers, Bees and Bold Pro Se Parties
"Lawyers (Barristers) and Bees have something in common. They both perform a task that is vital to society."--Your Family Law Attorney
Under his Eye: The Role of Domestic Violence in Texas Family Law
By: E.A. Putman In The Handmaid’s Tale, an adaptation of the beloved 1986 dystopian novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood , "Under his eye" is a greeting, but it is also a constant reminder to the oppressed that there is no safe way to escape. In today's society, the phrase can be a nod to the …
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Nobody Wins When The Family Feuds: What the Survey Says About The Gravity of No Fault Divorce
If Beyoncé and Jay-Z were not....Beyoncé and Jay-Z...and their respective albums were divorce pleadings rather than a multi-million dollar churning catharsis, it would be the embodiment of the harsh framework of a fault-based divorce system: deceit, infidelity and blame rolled up in one tube.
Mistaken Paternity in the Era of Maury: The Conversation Surrounding Testing for Unmarried Couples
Much like pre-nuptial agreements, paternity testing for unmarried partners may be a touchy subject. Does the truth of a biological father's identity outweigh the seemingly uncomfortable conversation of paternity testing for unmarried partners?
Changes in Texas Child Support Law You Probably Did Not Know About
For lawsuits filed or modified on or after September 1, 2018, the amount of the child support package may* increase.
That Part: Common Law Marriage, Palimony & Punitive Measures for Love Lost
By: E.A. Putman A common law marriage is more than just living together and it is more than just calling your partner "hubby" or "wifey." This is the scenario: a person leaves their budding career at the request of their partner, raises the children, takes care of the home and supports the dreams and ideas …
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Divorce ROOKie: How to Make Moves to Become One of the Games Most Powerful Pieces
By: Jazmyne Betters In the game of chess, the Rook is the piece that starts in the back corner, unable to make any moves. In the beginning of the divorce process, a person may feel like they are backed into a corner, unable to do anything. When and if the right moves are made, the …
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