Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that has become a requirement in most family law cases. A mediator is a neutral third-party who helps facilitate the settlement negotiations between the parties. Generally, one party and that party’s attorney stay in one room; the other party and that party’s attorney stay in another room; and
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Considerations Before Filing For Divorce
You’ve been in quarantine with your spouse for six weeks, and you’re seriously considering filing for divorce. One question to consider prior to filing is: “What is my plan?” That question may seem almost unanswerable right now. Six weeks ago, we all had plans which were then derailed by COVID-19. Within a matter of days,…
Texas Supreme Court Issues Seventh Emergency Order And Collin, Denton, and Tarrant Counties Issue Stay-At-Home Orders
As counties began issuing “Shelter-in-Place” or “Stay-at-Home” orders on March 23rd and 24th, the Texas Supreme Court issued its Seventh Emergency Order.
For purposes of determining a person’s right to possession of and access to a child under a court-ordered possession schedule, the existing trial court order shall control in all instances. Possession of
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UPDATED: Courts Issue Emergency Standing Orders for Spring Break Possession and School Closures
We’ve seen many changes in our courts over the past week including limiting in-person hearings to essential matters only. Over the past two days, many courts have issued Emergency Standing Orders regarding possession for both the “extended Spring Break” period and recent school closures.
Supreme Court of Texas
The Supreme Court of Texas just issued…
Texas family courts and exchange of children during this state of disaster related to Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
One thing we know about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is that new information develops on a daily basis. The court system had to respond to the situation to resolve many issues that have arisen.
Will there still be family court hearings and trials in Dallas area courts in the state of disaster?
The Texas Supreme Court…
Cryptocurrency and Family Law: Tracing Remainder Addresses on Exchanges (Part 2)
This article is limited to transactions on exchanges only. The next entry will address remainder addresses in non-exchange scenarios.
For a better understanding what cryptocurrencies are, please read the first article in this series, available here: https://www.dallastxdivorce.com/2018/08/articles/articles/cryptocurrency-and-family-law-the-basics-part-1/
Everyone in the world can see when cryptocurrencies are transferred. Public addresses are wallets, and generally remain the …
Deion Sanders’ Divorce
Texas permits jury trials in divorce actions on very limited issues.
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Collin County family court judge Angela Tucker of the 199th Court
I enjoyed reading Reginald Hardwick (@regihardwick) article about Judge Angela Tucker of the 199th District Court in Collin County Texas.
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Collin County Lawyer Appointed Divorce Judge
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Collin County Texas Divorce Standing Order
In Collin County, Texas, every divorce that gets filed has the Collin County Standing Order attached to it, which is effective against both parties to the divorce. The Standing Order replaces…
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