This week I received a phone call from Meredith Manning with CBS11 in Dallas, asking to interview me for a story related to the effect of Facebook and other social media on divorce.
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October 2009
Dallas Divorce Lawyer Michelle May O’Neil Appears On Local Television Program Today
Today, channel KDTX featured Michelle May O’Neil on the television show Joy In Our Town to discuss challenges in paying and receiving child support in a down economy.
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Dallas Judge Tena Callahan Speaks Publicly For The First Time Since Her Controversial Ruling
Judge Tena Callahan made national headlines this month when she ruled that a Dallas gay couple could seek a divorce in Texas to terminate the marriage granted by the State of Massachusets.
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What not to tell your kids during a divorce and how not tell them.
Although it may seem like common sense, there are a number of things parent shouldn’t tell their kids during and after their divorce. A common them among some of these things is the assignment of blame for the divorce (be it blaming the other parent or the child). Another common issue involves the delivery of the message. Communications experts have routinely pointed out that approximately 80% of communication is in the delivery.
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So you want sole custody?? Conclusion
In my previous two posts I defined the terms commonly used in custody determinations and the factors courts consider in determining custody. Now that we have these housekeeping issues taken care of, I’ll discuss the presumptions that apply in conservatorship determinations and the hurdles parents have to overcome in getting “sole custody.”…
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All About Texas Law and Kids Book Release
Dallas Divorce Lawyer Michelle May O’Neil announces the release of the book All About Texas Law and Kids, a book co-authored by Bobbi Sheahan, Michelle May O’Neil, Claudia Cano, and Sharon Ramage. Children are relevant to every aspect of the law…
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Dallas Divorce Lawyers Host Open House
Dallas Divorce Lawyers Michelle May O’Neil and Nathan Anderson hosted an open house celebrating the opening of their new location at Lincoln Centre Two. The event was well-attended, despite the weather, by clients, lawyers, and judges alike.
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But He Used To Make More — Is He Intentionally Underemployed for Child Support Calculation?
To Show Intentional Underemployment for Purposes of Calculating Child Support, Must Show Intent, Not Just Reduction of Income…
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Dallas Divorce Lawyers featured in local media
O’Neil Anderson has been featured in Dallas Morning News’ Neighbor’s Go publication. See the story here: The May Firm Expands to Become O’Neil Anderson.
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Divorce Judge: I think he needs help — can I order it? Answer: NO!
Divorce Court Cannot Order a Parent to Take Meds or Go To Treatment…
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