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6 To-Dos When Facing a Divorce in the New Year
by Taylor Toombs Imel as published in Divorce Magazine

Chances are you’ve already set new years’ resolutions and the changes you so desperately want to make to improve your life. For many, that includes promises to exercise more often, eat healthier, spend more time... Read More >

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The Pre-Nup Discussion!
by Deron Sugg as published by Good Life Family magazine

The “pre-nup discussion” is a lot like the “birds and the bees talk” in that the mere mention of either is grimace-inducing, despite their potentially formative roles in one’s future. I mean, let’s be honest,... Read More >

Who Gets the Dog? Pets and Divorce.
by Charla Bradshaw as published by Good Life Family magazine

Pets can provide unbelievable companionship and unconditional love for adults and children.  Yet, animals, such as dogs, cats, and horses, are considered personal property for divorce purposes and unfortunately can also be the subject of... Read More >

Why Every Athlete Needs a Family Lawyer
by Patrick Upton and Kristopher Hufstetler

Taking the next step from collegiate athletics to professional athletics is an incredible opportunity, but also a massive undertaking. It is often the case that athletes rely on a team of representatives to guide them... Read More >

Medical Marijuana and Child Custody
by Chris Meuse

If Texas legalizes marijuana, courts and family law practitioners should not presume parents are negligent or endangering their child if they are consuming marijuana as authorized. Should parents’ rights to their children be impacted because... Read More >

Dos and Don’ts of Mediation in Family Law Cases
by Jennifer Varadi

More and more jurisdictions are requiring parties to attend mediation at least once, and sometimes twice, before walking into court for trial. In family law cases (divorces, child custody disputes, complex property division, etc.) emotions... Read More >