19 tips for parenting during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Prepared by Susan Myres of Houston, Texas, President of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and Myres & Associates firm owner. Laura Belleau of Tucson, Arizona, AAML Second Vice-President and Editor of AAML publication, Child-Centered Residential Guidelines. Please note: This is not legal advice for a […]
The decision to file for divorce does not come easily, especially during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown. Pressures from the outbreak, together with the stress of being forced together for an undetermined amount of time, are putting many marriages to the test. Many people are left with more questions than answers once they have decided […]
Child-support and the Coronavius What if you can’t pay your court-ordered child support because of the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Everyone is feeling the effects of coronavirus and, for many, the virus has resulted in an abrupt and drastic loss of income in a variety of heartbreaking ways: Maybe you have been laid off […]
The current uncertainty that parents are facing during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is leaving divorced or separated parents with many unanswered questions regarding child visitation and child custody. In response to child custody and child-related concerns, our lawyers have issued a general statement to assist the numerous families struggling with what is going on in […]
SEVEN GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS WHO ARE DIVORCED/SEPARATED AND SHARING CHILD CUSTODY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC From the leaders of groups that deal with families in crisis: Susan Myres, President of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Dr. Matt Sullivan, President of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Annette Burns, AAML and Former President […]
Protecting your privacy during a divorce can be one of the most critical steps you take during your divorce proceedings. As a divorce and family law firm in Houston, Texas, we are continuously evolving the way we protect client information. From financial statements to court pleadings, it is the firm’s responsibility to safeguard the personal […]
Whether by death or divorce, all marriages come to an end. A prenuptial agreement, or premarital agreement, can help outline each spouse’s expectations when the unexpected happens. Understanding what a prenuptial agreement is and whether it is right for you is the first step in preparing for what the future may bring. This blog addresses […]
A prenuptial agreement can be a sensitive subject for engaged couples. Often, one party hesitates to bring up the topic of a prenup for fear of upsetting their partner or fear of creating an illusion of distrust. A prenup is frequently portrayed as a means to be greedy or to protect oneself from a gold […]
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 […]
