A Family Law Attorney's Musings on Law, Policy and the Lives Affected
By: E.A. Putman Why I Like Jurisdiction I think about jurisdiction more than most people. It’s the part of family law where emotion fades (mostly) and procedure takes over. When jurisdiction is at issue, the stakes are high and the rules are precise — and that challenge is what I genuinely enjoy. In more than …
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By: E.A. Putman From Halftime Headlines to Jurisdiction Questions I didn’t miss the Bad Bunny Halftime Show because of politics. I missed it because after a nearly ten-hour flight from the Iberian Peninsula into DFW, my priorities were a shower at the Flagship Lounge, a glass of Bollinger, and an on-time connection to IAH — …
Continue reading "Halftime and Home State: Bad Assumptions in Puerto Rico Custody Jurisdiction"
By: E.A.Putman I wake up at 3:55 a.m. every morning. It’s not a Mark Wahlberg-style workout regimen, but a mental one. I read my bible. I strategize with points and miles. And after a long hiatus from the social media grind (pre-COVID), I try to update content for TPF. And yes, I also go to …
Continue reading "Am I the Drama? What Happens When Pregnant and Divorcing"
By: E.A. Putman Years ago, when social media was primarily for college students and the first iPhone had just launched, I landed an internship on Capitol Hill. Part of my experience included a weekly class on government. One phrase from a book we read stuck with me: "He who knows the rules, rules the house." …
By: E.A. Putman January is colloquially known as "Divorce Month." It sounds harsh, but it fits square in with the other things we resolve in January. We resolve to lose weight. We resolve to eat better. We resolve to stop drinking (Dry January, anyone?) We resolve to do or not do the myriad of things …
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By: E.A. Putman After a relationship ends, many hope to escape the drama that contributed to its failure. However, if there are minor children and a court order, this is just the beginning. You might find yourself back in court to modify that order. Free yourself from unnecessary drama by avoiding common pitfalls in family …
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My child being on the cusp of losing her first baby tooth has inspired me to explore the connection between losing a tooth and the end of a marriage. This process led me to uncover the valuable lessons that can be learned from both experiences.
The struggle for power due to limited resources is a common theme in both Arrakis (Dune) and child custody cases.
Country music often explores the themes of the ups and downs of relationships and revenge which is often prevalent in child custody cases. From heartbreak to getting even, the impact of relationships and revenge on custody cases can turn a seemingly straightforward case into a complex one.
By: E.A. Putman It's been a cold winter in Houston, so I finally made gumbo. After all, it is Mardi Gras season, and I am trying to decipher if my latest stuffy nose is caused by sinus, cold, or allergy. Unfortunately, this bout of sickness has also affected my taste buds. Was the gumbo too …
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