Sep 16
One of the most stressful and vital events in a family law case is deposition. A deposition is a common form of ‘discovery.’ (more…)
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In any type of lawsuit, including a divorce or custody case, it is typical for the parties to exchange discovery. Discovery is a formal process that involves the parties exchanging information regarding evidence that supports his/her claims and defenses in the case. Discovery typically comes in three forms: (more…)
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Every family is different, and every child is different. The unique privilege of raising a special needs child can be challenging. This is especially the case when going through a divorce or child custody situation. When raising a child with special needs and going through a divorce or child custody situation, it is crucial to understand what the Texas Family Code and Texas Courts provide for guidance and orders concerning children with special needs. (more…)
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What is a "custody battle"? Usually that means a legal scuffle over the primary residence of a child. It can also mean a fight over the time that a child spends with each parent. Sometimes parents disagree over decisions (medical, school, religious, etc.) and go to court over that. There are other reasons as well that parents find themselves in lawyer's offices: grandparent rights, substance abuse, moving restrictions and more. (more…)
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This week your hosts Jake and Brian discuss what to do if you suspect that your former partner is alienating your child from you. Listen as they discuss how to identify the signs of parental alienation and your options for fighting parental alienation both in the courtroom and at home. 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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Preparation & Standards of Proof Case Preparation Attorneys typically spend 2 days of preparation for each day of trial. This really becomes more like 4 or 5 days per day of trial when extensive Discovery is conducted. Preparation for jury trials is more extensive than for a Judge trial because the rules are so much more complex. The most common types of preparation are: Written Discovery Depositions Witness interviews and preparation Document rev...
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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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