I'm Keith Spencer. A Board Certified family law attorney with Bailey & Galyen. I office in the Bedford office of the DFW Metroplex. Every marriage will eventually end. Either by death or divorce. It's a fact. It's only sensible to plan for that … [Read more...]
Divorce
I'm Keith Spencer, a Board Certified Family Law attorney with Bailey & Galyen. I office in the Bedford office of the DFW Metroplex. Divorce cases are extremely complex and emotionally challenging. Everything you hold dear are on the line. Your … [Read more...]
Choosing an Attorney
What to Look for When Choosing An Attorney Choosing an attorney can be a difficult decision. Unless you have a referral from a trusted source, it is hard to gauge a lawyer's abilities and experience. Here are some … [Read more...]
What is the Discovery Process During a Family Law Case?
What Is Discovery Process in Texas Family Law? A common hurdle in getting a fair settlement in a Texas divorce is determining the value of the couple's assets and liabilities and the amount of their current income. As many people know, each spouse … [Read more...]
Are Temporary Orders Important?
In short, the answer is a resounding YES. Temporary orders are important. What are temporary orders? Temporary orders are court orders in a family law case that are put into place while a case is pending. When does a person get temporary … [Read more...]
Mediation
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...]
The Dangers of Using Online Forms in Family Court
Everyone wants to save money where they can; however, trying to handle complex family law litigation without an attorney, utilizing forms found on the internet, is fraught with peril. Every day, judges face courtrooms full of people attempting to … [Read more...]
MEDIATION
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...]
Understanding the Different Types of Child Custody in Texas
"No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session." ~ Mark Twain or Gideon J. Tucker. The Texas legislature meets every two years. Each legislature there are a plethora of bills introduced involving Family Law. … [Read more...]
Lifetime alimony… in Texas
No, that's not a misprint. And, while lifetime spousal support after divorce is certainly not the norm, Texas courts do have the power and authority to order alimony (we call it spousal maintenance) if specific conditions are met, including the … [Read more...]
It’s A New Year, Are You Ready?
The new year is upon us. Let us reflect on the old year and commit ourselves to making 2019 a better year. Did you intend to divorce in 2018? Was Alimony or Spousal Support an issue? If so, you only have a couple of days to finalize the divorce … [Read more...]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Every year about this time people lose their minds. The Texas Legislature, through the Texas Family Code, has gone to great length's to make the possession and access schedule as fair as possible and as clear as possible so as to minimize confusion … [Read more...]
