Why is mediation beneficial, you ask? Mediation allows each party to have some control in the outcome of their dispute. Of course, if the idea of exposing your secrets, dirty laundry, and private conversations in a room open to the public and placed in the hands of a stranger (the judge), then the option to duke it out ‘blood bath…
There are many differences between guardianship and adoption in Texas. While both legal processes involve a person who is not a biological parent of a child taking over the care and welfare of that child, the circumstances and implementation of each arrangement can be vastly different. Guardianship is a legal arrangement that grants an individual, called a legal guardian, the…
A divorce consultation is one of the most important information-gathering sessions for both the lawyer and the potential client. Prior to the actual face-to-face meeting, brief information is gathered over the phone and, sometimes, the law firm will conduct a cursory internet search on the potential client to learn more about the person. Likewise, the potential client has likely reviewed…
Folks, it’s the internet, the interweb, the wide world web… a simple, invasive “web” that allows our privacy to seep through it’s transparent and weak screen. Think about the very simple word, “web,” and now picture a spider web in your mind. The sheer screen-like wall has holes. It is usually fragile. If a rock is tossed at a web,…
If we weren’t taught by our parents or gym teachers the value of good health, we certainly cannot continue to blame them for not having the knowledge today. It seems like everywhere one turns, there is an ad for a gym, a health food brand, or a sporting event. Perhaps if those marketing attempts didn’t catch your attention, the ads…
As we wrap up the school year, families are making arrangements for kids’ summer camps, summer vacations, and preparing for extended periods of time with kiddos. Many divorced families exercise extended periods of time with their kids, ranging from one to two weeks, thirty (30) consecutive days, or even as much as forty-two (42) consecutive days in the summer. Whatever…