Vice-President Mike Pence has famously declared, out of respect for his wife Karen, that he would not dine or meet alone with another woman. He also refuses to appear at any event where alcohol is served unless his wife also attends. Mississippi gubernatorial candidate, Robert Foster has recently taken this a step further and refused to […]
We’ve all heard the many criticisms of millennials (defined as Americans roughly 22 to 37 years old). Typically referred to as “late bloomers.” They are the “failure to launch” generation who are likely to be still living in their parents’ basement apartments well into their thirties. They are spoiled and demanding and hard to integrate […]
Infidelity is still one of the major reasons marriages break up. But we don’t understand “cheating” as well as we think we do. Why People Cheat Is it true that infidelity always indicates unhappiness with the marriage? According to Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist at Rutgers University, men often cheat simply because an opportunity presents […]
The divorce process may be one of the most stressful times of your life. To help guide you through the chaos, you may decide to hire an experienced family law attorney. You and your attorney are a team, trying to find solutions to your dilemmas that are in the best interest of you and your […]
Once the divorce decree is signed, ex-spouses expect each other to stick to the terms of the order that divides the property and sets parameters for child custody and visitation for each parent. What happens when it is the children that do not adhere to the custody agreement? Extreme Measures For three siblings from Michigan, […]
Lawyers often subpoena physicians during divorce litigation to help the courts thoroughly examine the case’s issues. Whether the subpoena is for medical records or to testify, the use of physicians in a divorce or custody matter is a growing trend. In the Texas Medical Association article, Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Physicians Can Get […]
During a divorce or child custody case, the litigation process can involve intensely personal issues, spiteful accusations and hurtful statements that often trigger a cluster of emotions including feelings of fear, anger, anxiety, and depression. In cases that involve high-conflict people, the chances that you will feel at least one, if not all, of these emotions, […]
Beginning January 2019 we will see many new judicial faces in the Harris County courtrooms. We look forward to working with the newly elected Harris County Family Court Judges and their staff. 245TH Judge Tristan H. Longino Associate Judge Jim Cooper 246TH Judge Angela Graves-Harrington Associate Judge Yahaira Quezada 247TH Judge Janice Berg Associate […]
As a newly divorced parent, splitting holidays and vacations with the other parent takes getting used to. The holiday season is upon us and stress and anxiety rise as we hustle to prepare for holiday dinners, parties, and guests. Sometimes, through the lack of experience or because of the added excitement that comes with this season, […]
There is nothing like getting married. With two little words, your life will change, and you can only hope it lasts forever. Unfortunately, there is no certainty. Depending on your or your soon-to-be spouse’s financial situation and plans for the future, talk to an attorney and financial planner to find out if a premarital agreement is […]
