A Family Law Attorney's Musings on Law, Policy and the Lives Affected
As divorce lawyers, we are trained to handle the legal aspects of a case, but we can only do so much when it comes to the emotional turmoil that often accompanies divorce. We can provide you with the tools to litigate fault grounds, but we cannot assist you in healing the underlying issues that led to the divorce.
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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Bluntly stated: no accountability= no credibility.
A petty Instagram post or a Twitter outburst may be a temporary relief borne out of frustration or hopelessness, but the consequences of venting online have routinely come back to haunt litigants in court.
By: E.A. Putman It's been a week. I figured as a professional in a business where the dynamic (and sometimes dysfunction) of the family unit is at the center, it was time for me to address the elephant in the room. I may get commended or I may get cancelled, but a bit of a …
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Change is the common theme in family law. From married to divorce. From parties attempting to co-parent without government intervention to parties abiding by a court order outlining visitation and child support.
The 5–4 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges meant that State officials were required to perform and recognize the marriages of same-sex couples on the same terms and conditions as the marriages of opposite-sex couples, with all the accompanying rights and responsibilities, including the dissolution of the marriage.
Count yourself lucky when dividing debt during a divorce if you walk away emotionally, mentally and financially unscathed and debt free.
In 1996, the R&B group 112 released the hit "Cupid" with the lyrics "Cupid doesn't lie. But you won't know unless you give it a try". Twenty-five years later, and practicing law for almost ten of those years, I realize that 112 was partially correct. Cupid doesn't lie, nonetheless, people do.
As students return to school during COVID-19, many parents are faced with decisions that may be in conflict with the other parent's wishes. Will my child attend school virtually or in person?
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