It’s our delight to introduce a guest blogger, Fran Brochstein of Fran Brochstein, LLC. Fran Brochstein has been license as an attorney in the State ...
It is not uncommon for some of the people who consult with me regarding a divorce to ask why do we need to go to mediation ? Is mediation required to ...
The popular idea surrounding divorce cases is that you are signing up for a trip to the courthouse by filing for divorce. I can't say that I blame you ...
If you think that you are going to be stuck with a cranky judge issuing a ruling in your divorce it’s time to think again. The vast majority of Texas ...
What is mediation, you may be asking. Mediation is an event where the parties to a divorce and their attorneys meet with a neutral, third party called ...
A while back, a fellow attorney asked me some questions about whether a Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA) could be revoked or set aside in a Texas ...
You probably did not anticipate that your parenting plan contained within your final decree of divorce was going to be put to the test by a virus from ...
In our last blog post, we began to discuss the topic of the costs of a child custody case. Specifically, we went over concerns you may be having in ...
Mediation is frequently successful for divorcing couples in large part because the mediation process allows for a more informal setting and encourages ...
If your child has been removed from your care, then a judge will hold hearings to discuss the merits of your child's removal and your child's ability ...
The popular conception of divorce that most people hold before actually starting one is that the case will likely end up with both you and your spouse ...
When it comes to a divorce , most people have the idea that filing a case with a court means that you will be going to court to have a judge decide ...
Have you ever assumed something to be true based on your observations of the world? I think we have all have done this before a time or two. I'll give ...
Since I began practicing family law , most clients and potential clients that I have had the opportunity to work with have believed that a judge will ...
The Covid-19 pandemic is one that has brought about a high degree of fear and stress for families in our area and around the country. More than the ...
Couples and families wishing to resolve their family law and divorce-related issues have many legal options. If they want to resolve these issues ...
When you go through with a collaborative divorce you agree to hire attorneys (along with your spouse) who must withdraw from representing you if it ...
When it comes time to begin a divorce case in Texas, you will likely have several issues on your mind. Foremost among them is the need to begin to ...
Of all the processes involved in a Texas divorce , the mediation process is most important. Mediation consists in working with your attorney, your ...
In some instances, spouses will come into our law office to discuss the possibility of our office representing both of them in an upcoming divorce . ...
If you are in the process of becoming involved in a divorce case, then you should know right off the bat that there are no sure things in the entire ...
I like to think of divorce cases as having two stages. You could argue that there are far more, but I will stick with my general theory that there are ...
Whether we like to admit it or not, there will inevitably be changes that occur in our world as we deal with the effects of COVID -19. Nobody can say ...
Suppose you're just joining us for our discussion on Texas family law courts. In that case, I recommend going back to yesterday's blog post and ...
This article addresses Divorce Mediation in Texas and when it is required and how it can be helpful. What is Divorce and Family Law Mediation? Divorce ...
Before turning to a court to litigate legal issues people will attempt to use an alternative dispute resolution, which just means they will try to ...
The image that I believe most people have of a family law case is two lawyers in a courtroom yelling at one another in a back and forth manner. The ...
The image of divorce from TV and movies is that the husband and wife will inevitably wind up in a courtroom arguing with one another over every last ...
Is your divorce or child custody case going to go before a judge? Will you have to withstand a couple of days in court to conclude your case? These ...
If you are reading this blog post it is likely that you are either contemplating a divorce or one is already in the works. It is normal to feel ...