The Impact of Death before the Final Divorce Decree is Signed If you’ve gone through a divorce proceeding and the judge has signed the final order, it will be binding, regardless of what subsequently happens to either of the parties. In those … [Read more...]
Who Decides How to Handle COVID-19 Vaccinations for Minor Children During or After A Divorce?
Hello, my name is…Gene Leposki, I am a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and Managing Attorney for our Plano office at the Law Offices of Bailey & Galyen. I have been practicing law for over 30 years and the lawyers at Bailey & Galyen also has … [Read more...]
Family Law Mediation & Settlements
I'm attorney Keith Spencer, a Board Certified Family Law Attorney with Bailey & Galyen. I have been a trial lawyer for over 30 years and I have learned that most disputes are better solved outside the courthouse. Today most cases are solved through … [Read more...]
The Pandemic Has Caused Backlogs Through 2023
I'm Keith Spencer a Board Certified Family Law attorney with Bailey & Galyen. The pandemic has caused a significant backlog in the courts, many courts are setting final trials for 2023. That makes mediation and settlement even more import avenues to … [Read more...]
Texas Courts are Starting to Relax on COVID Restrictions
I'm Keith Spencer, a family law attorney with Bailey & Gaylen. As we slowly emerge from the pandemic lockdown, the courts are starting to relax a few more restrictions on courtroom hearings and in person testimony. Although the Texas Supreme Court … [Read more...]
Divorce
People contemplating a divorce would be well-advised to take stock of their current circumstances and evaluate whether they are in a position to proceed. A divorce is very disruptive to your life. It will affect your living arrangements, … [Read more...]
Payment of Child Support in Texas
Can Child Support Be Paid Directly to the Custodial Parent? Can a Non-Custodial Parent Make Payments in Cash? When couples divorce in Texas, ensuring the financial well-being of their children is a top priority. The state mandates that both parents … [Read more...]
Understanding Standard Possession Orders and Parenting Time in Texas
What You Can Expect from an SPO in a Texas Divorce Proceeding In divorce proceedings where there are minor children involved, one of the most difficult disputes to resolve involves custody and visitation, also referred to in Texas as possession and … [Read more...]
Can Text Messages Be Used Against Me in a Texas Divorce Proceeding?
Are Text Messages Admissible as Evidence in Family Law and Other Civil Proceedings? Text messaging has become a way of life, replacing emails and phone conversations in many instances. The increased use of texting raises important questions … [Read more...]
Remote Hearings & Trials
I'm attorney Keith Spencer, a board certified family law attorney with Bailey and Galyen. Most courts today are conducting hearings and trials via media platforms such as Zoom these days instead of in person proceedings. But make no mistake, these … [Read more...]
When Your Ex-Spouse Puts Your Child at Risk
Your Options When You Have Evidence That Your Child May Be Unsafe When you’re a divorced parent, time spent away from your children can be hard. You understand it’s important for them to have strong relationships with your ex, but you miss them. … [Read more...]
Supreme Court of Texas: New Rules Regarding Lawsuits, Divorces and Other Legal Proceedings
The Supreme Court of Texas has adopted new rules regarding lawsuits, divorces, and other legal proceedings filed after January 1, 2021. Effective immediately, parties to litigation in Texas are under a requirement to provide each other with a wide … [Read more...]
