As I am sitting here today in Mediation it got me to thinking about what a large role it plays in the domestic or family law litigation. About 30 years ago the legislature passed a law encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in … [Read more...]
RIGHTS & DUTIES
Typically the rights and duties of a parent are outlined in Chapter 151 of the Family Code. Those rights include (a) A parent of a child has the following rights and duties: (1) the right to have physical possession, to direct the moral and … [Read more...]
DIVORCED OR WIDOWED? Words matter
One of the common ways divorce litigation ends is with mediation. Mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution encouraged by the Texas Family Code and the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. In mediation the parties meet with a neutral who … [Read more...]
Guiding You Through Divorce
Last month I wrote about all of the Paperwork involved in finishing up a divorce. Among the things you must do is visit with an Estate Planning attorney. Mr. Bailey’s article this month will cover that. I also suggest that you visit with a counselor. … [Read more...]
The Paperwork
As gut-wrenching as a divorce can be, once the court signs the decree you're only half done. You have to file paperwork with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, the Texas Department of Public Safety Drivers License Bureau, Social Security and so many … [Read more...]
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce is an alternative to the traditional litigation model divorce. Meaning, instead of going into a courtroom and having public, emotionally draining, and expensive hearings, you have a series of private, confidential meetings … [Read more...]
Collaborative Law
Unlike the traditional divorce process, collaborative law, which originated in Texas in 2001, allows parties to partake in a more civil and individualized process for ending their marriage. In 2011, the Uniform Collaborative Law Act became effective … [Read more...]
Can’t I just represent myself in my divorce?
At Bailey & Galyen, we are often asked by potential clients if they can simply represent themselves in a divorce. The short answer is yes – our legal system is designed to be accessible to all people, regardless of attorney representation. … [Read more...]
Same Sex Divorce in Texas
Now that the Supreme Court has recognized the nation wide right for same-sex couples to marry, the next question that could potentially face same-sex couples is how to dissolve a marriage that is no longer functional. The answer is … [Read more...]
