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Getting Divorced During The Coronavirus Outbreak? 3 Things To Know in Texas

By The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC Blog on May 25, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Family Law

1. Texas Courts are still open. If you want to file for divorce or you have a court ...

Texas divorce shines a spotlight on South Dakota trusts

By On behalf of Laura Dale on May 22, 2020 Posted in Family Law

What does a Texas billionaire's divorce have to do with the systems of trusts in South ...

The role of negotiations in a Texas divorce

By The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC Blog on May 20, 2020 Posted in Family Law

Most Texas divorces settle in mediation or in informal settlement negotiations ...

How Co-Parenting Might Look This Summer Given Current Circumstances

By Bryce Hopson on May 18, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Family Law

In the current environment created by Covid-19 and social distancing, the summer of ...

Texas appeals court asked to reconsider same-sex divorce case

By On behalf of Laura Dale on May 14, 2020 Posted in Family Law

The Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals is being asked to grant a new divorce trial to ...

Family Law: Transferring Private Company Interest in Divorce—Going Beyond the Basics to Ensure Continued Success and Avoid Conflicts

By Winstead on May 8, 2020 Posted in Business, Corporate & Commercial, Family Law, Litigation

There has been considerable speculation that one consequence of the Coronavirus will ...

What you should know about your business debt and your divorce

By On behalf of Laura Dale on May 7, 2020 Posted in Family Law

Could your business debt become a big problem in your divorce? Most of the time ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — May 5, 2020

By Amy Starnes on May 5, 2020 Posted in Courts, COVID-19, Divorce, Family Law, Texas Bar Blog

Editor’s Note: The State Bar of Texas is providing this collection of important links, blog posts, and media stories to keep its members and the public informed of the latest news and resources related to the novel coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the legal community. Important links State Bar of Texas Coronavirus Legal Resources...… Continue Reading

What should parents do about exchanging their children under a Texas standard possession order when school is not in session due to COVID-19?

By The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC Blog on May 4, 2020 Posted in Family Law

Most family court orders in Texas determine possession and visitation based on the ...

Who wins between Agent and Trustee?

By Paul Premack on May 4, 2020 Posted in Estate, Family Law

Durable power of attorney takes precedence over his individual domain while the ...

Spousal support in Texas: What it means

By On behalf of Laura Dale on May 1, 2020 Posted in Family Law

After a marriage ends, spousal support in Texas is not a guarantee. Even then, it is ...

What actions should you avoid concerning your children and divorce in Texas?

By The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC Blog on April 30, 2020 Posted in Family Law

Before you begin your divorce it is wise to consider how you are going to parent your ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — April 30, 2020

By Amy Starnes on April 30, 2020 Posted in Access to Justice, Bar Exam, Courts, COVID-19, Employment Law, Family Law, Immigration, Liability, Texas Bar Blog, Texas Supreme Court

The State Bar of Texas is providing this collection of important links, blog posts, and ...

Mediating in the Wake of COVID-19

By MehaffyWeber on April 28, 2020 Posted in ADR, Appellate, Bankruptcy, Employment Law, Estate, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Mediation, Probate, Real Estate Law, Trust

One of the consequences of the current pandemic is a change in how we ...

Computer and Technology Section app free to all lawyers, paralegals, students through June

By Amy Starnes on April 28, 2020 Posted in Appellate, Courts, Family Law, Paralegal, Technology, Texas Bar Blog

The State Bar of Texas Computer and Technology Section is offering its app ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — April 27, 2020

By Amy Starnes on April 27, 2020 Posted in Courts, COVID-19, Family Law, Immigration, Mediation, SXSW, Technology, Texas Bar Blog

Social Media and Text Messaging: How technology impacts the evidence in a family law case

By The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC Blog on April 21, 2020 Posted in Family Law

What has the impact been on family law cases from the changes in communication that ...

Securing Justice for Clients in the Virtual World

By Robert Epstein on April 21, 2020 Posted in Family Law, Technology

Even when society seems like it has come to a halt, life does not and neither does ...

Have you given notice of your summer custody plans?

By On behalf of Laura Dale on April 7, 2020 Posted in Family Law

It's not too early to be thinking about summer and your plans with the children. You may ...

Can a Texas family court reduce an above guidelines child support obligation in an out-of-state Order?

By The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC Blog on April 6, 2020 Posted in Family Law

Recently, a potential client presented a scenario where he and his wife were ...

COVID-19 and family law: What every attorney needs to know

By Aimee Key and Lindsey Obenhaus on April 1, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Family Law

Specific counties and judges have been proactive about creating a unified family ...

Texas Divorce Court May Base Property Valuation on the Evidence Before It

By Kelly McClure on April 1, 2020 Posted in Family Law, Property

A party who refuses to disclose assets or information about their value generally ...

What goes into an award of spousal support here in Texas?

By On behalf of Laura Dale on March 30, 2020 Posted in Family Law

Very few people come out of a divorce without some financial impact. Any time ...

The Effects of COVID-19 on Child Custody Matters

By Francesca Blackard on March 25, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Family Law

Various concerns have arisen regarding possession schedules when one parent is ...