Nov 13
This week Jake & Brian discuss a topic that almost everyone who has gone through a divorce has probably asked themselves: what can I do to help keep my divorce case confidential? The Texas Family Law Podcast is available for download on Apple Podcasts, as well as on SoundCloud and Spotify. Don't feel like listening to it? The entire transcript is available below.
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A spouse’s interest in a trust is either going to be characterized as either separate or community property. The property interest of a trust typically involves two distinctive categories that must be characterized: (more…)
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Your hosts Jake & Brian sit down to discuss an important part of family law cases: temporary orders. Listen as they explain what temporary orders are, their importance, and what to do if you're not happy with the orders you received. The Texas Family Law Podcast is available for download on Apple Podcasts, as well as on SoundCloud and Spotify. Don't feel like listening to it? The entire transcript is available below.
read moreOct 28
Most Texas custody court orders control where the children can live. Typically children are restricted to the county where their case is concluded, although it can be different than that. Why? Courts want children to be raised by both parents, even though they have split up. These residency rules are called ‘domicile restrictions’. (more…)
read moreOct 27
When a Texas Court issues an order for possession and access (visitation), the order’s terms should be taken very seriously. Suppose a party violates a court order by failing to return the child to the other parent for their court-ordered visitation at the time and location referenced in the court order. In that case, the other parent can bring a motion for enforcement against the party. A motion for enforcement of possession and access is a pseudo-criminal action a parent can file to prot...
read moreOct 26
While divorce attorneys across the country deal with the division of assets daily, many do not have to deal with the added complications that arise when oil and gas interests are involved. In Texas, it is more common for couples to have these oil and gas interests that need to be addressed when going through a divorce. So, what exactly happens to those oil and gas interests in a divorce? (more…)
read moreOct 16
This week your hosts Jake & Brian discuss how social media can impact your divorce case. Listen as they explain the things you need to avoid posting, what can be used against you, and examples of social media changing the courses of court cases that they've seen during their years of practicing family law. The Texas Family Law Podcast is available for download on Apple Podcasts, as well as on SoundCloud and Spotify. Don't feel like listening to it? The entire transcript is ava...
read moreOct 13
The unknowns of a divorce can cause a lot of anxiety, both personally and financially. Spouses usually have a general idea of what a divorce entails, but a common question is, “What will happen to investment properties in a divorce?” (more…)
read moreOct 02
Suppose you are anticipating a Texas family jury trial. In that case, you have likely already at least heard of 'discovery.’ Discovery is the organized system in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure for parties to exchange information with each other before trial. That way, each party and its lawyers have access to the same information, and there are no surprises at trial. In actuality, many cases settle in the discovery process when a party realizes that they just don't have enough evidence...
read moreOct 01
Lay Witness The first type of witness is called a lay witness. Simply put, a lay witness is a witness who does not have any expertise in any area they wish to testify. This type of witness may have some personal knowledge or experience with you, on the other hand. Frequently, people have their neighbors, friends, family members, and even their employers testify regarding their knowledge concerning a party's parenting, handwriting, specific acts, you name it. (more…)
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Brian and his staff were great. Brian’s direction and expertise provided me with the legal information relevant for my needs over several years now. He listens and is steadfast which gave me comfort in the courses of action. I highly recommend him.Brian and his staff were great. Brian’s direction and expertise provided me with the legal information...
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