May 4, 2023

Mediation Confidentiality is the Key

No one really thinks about confidentiality when they schedule mediation. But really mediation confidentiality is the key to a successful mediation. Why? Without it the mediator […]
February 6, 2018

Time to Change the Locks?

In nearly every divorce the question comes up, “Can I change the locks?” The short answer is no you cannot change the locks during a divorce. […]
June 16, 2017

Property Division in Divorce

I have had several people say, “isn’t it split 50/50? Why do we need to do discovery then?” This is a myth. Yes, a Judge is […]
December 7, 2016

The Physician’s Assistant v. The Doctor

I recently went to the doctor. Let me back that up, I went to 3 doctors recently all for the same condition. It started with a […]
October 1, 2015

Let’s talk Property!

One of the first questions you are going to get asked if you go to see a divorce attorney is “do you have any property?” You […]
June 19, 2015

Can Same Sex Couples Divorce in Texas?

The short answer is yes according to this opinion by the Texas Supreme Court.  Same-Sex-Divorce-Upheld.pdf The long answer is not exactly. This opinion upheld the divorce of two […]
May 28, 2015

Separate property? (Property Issues in Divorce part 3)

In a previous post I touched on separate property by stating that separate property is property that was acquired before marriage, by gift, devise or descent […]
May 27, 2015

What is an Inventory and Appraisement (Property Issues in Divorce part 2)

As I discussed in my previous post, there are two categories of property: community property and separate property. Today I will delve into what is considered […]
May 26, 2015

Property Issues During Divorce (part 1)

When you speak with an attorney about a divorce he/she will usually ask you about the property you and your spouse have. Most people think of […]