Perhaps the most frequent questions we encounter from clients shortly after filing for divorce are “How long is this going to take?” and “What happens next?” Of course the answer to these questions depend upon how cooperative the spouses will be during the pendency of the divorce process. In general,…
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Bobby Flay Cheater Banner- Genius Strategic Move or Complete Mistake?
By now, I’m sure most of you have heard about what happened to Bobby Flay at his Hollywood Star celebration. For those who have not heard, Bobby Flay was graced with the presence of a jet with a “CHEATER” banner while laying down his Hollywood Star. We can only imagine…
RECENT UPDATES FROM THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
Last month was an exciting one for Texas family law attorneys. During this year’s legislative session, our friendly representatives down in Austin had their hands full with a number of new bills that sought to alter significant portions of the family law landscape. There were three bills that passed their way…
RECENT TEXAS CASES INVOLVING THE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN DIVORCE
There has been a lot of talk in this country lately about recognition of same-sex marriage and same-sex divorce, but what about recognition of foreign divorces? In the melting pot that is the United States of America, divorce from foreign countries and their applicability to Texas family law cases are becoming increasingly…
Special Provisions for Active Military Members under the Texas Family Code
Are you currently serving in the military or know someone who is? Texas is home to one of the largest populations of active military members in the nation. As such, the Texas Family Code has specific statutes that address the unique issues facing our military members in the family law…
WANT TO SERVE YOUR SPOUSE WITH DIVORCE PAPERS THROUGH FACEBOOK? A NEW YORK COURT SAYS O.K.
Recently, a story out of New York has been circulating across the internet involving a Manhattan Supreme Court Judge that permitted a woman to serve her husband with divorce papers through a private Facebook message. According to the story, the husband was a somewhat transient individual who lacked a fixed…
First Same-Sex Marriage License in Texas Leaves More Questions than Answers
A federal district judge in Texas rules that Texas’s Constitutional ban on same-sex marriage violated the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution. That ruling was stayed pending appeal—a common procedure in this type of case (when a law has been ruled unconstitutional, it is common to keep the…
Should I Get a Divorce or an Annulment? What’s the Difference?
Should I get a divorce or an annulment? What is the difference? New clients often ask whether they should seek a divorce or an annulment. The answer, unsurprisingly, is, “it depends.” First, it is important to understand the difference between a divorce and an annulment. One way to remember the…
Same Sex Divorce In Texas
Article 1 Section 32 of the Texas Constitution states that “Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman… this state may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage.” Also, under the Texas Family Code, the Legislature of…
Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage in the Divorce Context
The State of Texas will not grant a marriage license to same-sex applicants, but can the State of Texas grant a divorce to spouses of the same sex who were married in a state where same-sex marriage is legal? On November 5, 2013, the Supreme Court of Texas heard this…