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Parental Alienation – Part 1
First in a series - Claire James explains "Parental Alienation," where a parent intentionally damages the child’s relationship with the other parent and turns the child against that other parent.
What About Alimony? Spousal Maintenance in Texas
Family Law attorney Claire E. James explains how Texas treats and/or limits post-divorce spousal maintenance by restricting eligibility, requiring spouses to work toward financial independence, and capping the amount and duration of payments.
Marital Property Basics
Claire James explains and compares the basic elements of community property and separate property in the state of Texas.
Is Your Ex a Narcissist? Parenting with a High-Conflict Ex, part 2
Family Law attorney Claire James continues her series on parenting with a high-conflict ex. Here, she outlines five ways to minimize drama.
Is Your Ex a Narcissist? Parenting with a High-Conflict Ex, part1
Is your Ex a narcissist? While research indicates only 0.5% to 5% of people actually have Narcissistic Personality Disorder, "high-conflict coparents" share traits with narcissists, and their behavior frequently leads to child custody litigation.
Fathers’ Rights: Summer Possession Schedules and Maximizing Time with Your Children
While divorced fathers generally see their children less during the school year (than do divorced mothers), summer provides a great opportunity for fathers to spend more quality time with their children. Family Law attorney Jack Beesely explains the Summer Possession Period and options in Texas.
Collaborative Divorce: A Better Alternative to Divorce
When I tell people I am a divorce lawyer, a common response is, “Wow, I am so sorry, that’s tough.” My legal practice area often elicits such a response from […]
Unwinding a Healthy Marital Estate: Where to Begin
Married couples often strive to build financial security during marriage. They spend years, even decades, amassing a healthy marital estate without a thought of how to unwind it if the […]
The Clash Among Divorce, Bankruptcy, and IRAs/Pensions/Profit-Sharing Plans
Attorneys practicing in the family law area and those individuals going through the process of divorce need to be cognizant of the ramifications of a property settlement and the respective […]
How Cheating Affects Texas Divorce
Six Pre-Divorce Resolutions
Now that the holidays are over, many of us are thinking about changes we’d like to make in the new year. Some of us have embarked upon a […]
