PUTMANIAC BLOG

July 12, 2020July 13, 2020

Adultery, Blessing, Condonation, Divorce, Entanglement (ABCDE): The Alphabet Analysis of a “Will and Jada Type” Divorce

While the Smiths have vowed to remain married, many others in Texas have vowed or will vow that adultery is the ultimate deal breaker and allege as much when they initiate a suit to dissolve the marital relationship. In the case of a Will and Jada type of divorce in Texas, what happens when one spouse commits adultery while the other spouse allegedly gave his or her blessing thereby condoning the affair? When going through a divorce, what does it mean if the affair was just an entanglement? ABCDE. The alphabet analysis.

July 1, 2020

Bad Blood: Family Law Cases Can Bring out the Worst in People, But Mediation Can Help

Mediation is the alternative to conflict and the best option for those who want to have as much control as possible in the outcome of their case.

March 28, 2020

“The [Stimulus] Check’s in the Mail”…but Not If You Owe Child Support

As the coronavirus crisis ravages the U.S. economy and many are starting to navigate some form of normalcy with this financial package, many are unaware that their check may not be in the mail. The IRS may reduce the amount you receive if you have past due child support payments that have been reported by states to the Treasury Department.

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

When “Stay Home, Work Safe” is “Stay Home, Not Safe”: Dealing with Domestic Violence During COVID-19

The alarming rise in positive tests and subsequent deaths led to a hopeful outcome to this confinement. Unfortunately, for victims of domestic violence, "Stay Home, Work Safe" is equivalent to stay home, not safe. It is, in fact, toxic.

March 24, 2020March 26, 2020

What About My Weekend Visitation Rights: When the “Stay at Home” Order Replaces “Social Distancing”

As more tests become available and people are testing positive for COVID-19, a parent would have every right to feel anxious for health concerns. But, what happens when one parent is not willing to surrender the child or exercise visitation in light of a "stay at home" mandate.

March 16, 2020March 26, 2020

Child Custody Concerns During the Coronavirus Crisis

February 25, 2020March 26, 2020

“Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler” and The Baby: When Good Times Roll into Child Support Obligations

When good times roll into child support obligations, a parent may wonder, "what exactly IS my obligation?" Attorney Putman answers real life Questions regarding Child Support Obligations with Answers directly sourced and cited from the Texas Family Code.

February 3, 2020February 25, 2020

Well Isn’t That Super: Intercepting Tax Refunds to Cover Unpaid Child Support

If you owe back child support, your tax refund may be subject to an interception. Think of it like this: The football is the tax refund. The parent who has the obligation to pay child support is the intended receiver. The quarterback is the Department of Treasury and the Treasury Offset Program is the interception.

March 7, 2019February 25, 2020

Who’s Your Lawyer: Why the Dynamic with Your Family [Lawyer] is Important

The relationship with your family lawyer is as important as the relationship that brought you to that family lawyer.

January 8, 2019February 25, 2020

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.