There are methods for ascertaining an attorney’s competence. The next step is to do your homework. Review the prospective attorneys on the State Bar of Texas’ website (www.texasbar.com). This website will inform you as to whether the attorney is eligible to practice law, the area of law practiced, whether the attorney is board certified in […]
Legal Issues
Does my family law case need to be resolved in a trial?
Michael Geary answers: Probably not. A substantial number of family law cases are resolved in mediation or some other form of alternative dispute resolution method and never go to trial. After you have provided your attorney with details about your assets and debts, and the issues in your divorce, he/she should be able to adequately […]
Where can I find an attorney who fits my needs?
Michael Geary answers: Ask other professionals you know, such as your CPA, financial planner, or therapist, for recommendations of family law attorneys. If you know an attorney who is not a family law attorney, ask that attorney for names of some lawyers who specialize in or practice family law. Ask your trusted friends or co-workers […]
Is there any reason not to use the collaborative approach to divorce?
My spouse and I want to use the collaborative approach in our divorce. Is there any reason not to?
Are there reasons we should refrain from choosing collaborative divorce?
My spouse wants to use the Collaborative process for our divorce. Is there any reason why we wouldn’t want to use this process?
Approximately how long does the divorce process last?
A question asked by most all clients is “How long will this take?” It is understood that timing impacts you emotionally, personally and financially. While an attorney may be able to give you an approximate time line for your case, be aware that there are many factors beyond an attorney’s control which can affect how […]
Will most attorneys charge me for e-mails and phone calls?
Michael Geary answers: Yes. Attorneys charge for their services, whether the service is performed at the courthouse, over the phone, or via e-mail. Obviously communication with your attorney is important. Let the attorney know how you prefer to communicate, whether by writing, telephone, e-mail or a combination of all three. Make sure that any methods […]
Should I see a lawyer during the divorce mediation process?
Should I also see a lawyer during mediation process or after the process is complete to make sure my best interests have been looked after?
Ontario Judge Rips Up McCain Marriage Contract
Read how an Ontario judge threw out Michael McCain’s marriage contract he had his wife sign, which was to limit her access to the McCain family’s vast fortune, during their divorce process, calling the document “unconscionable”.
US Supreme Court to Rule on Same-Sex Marriage
In a ruling that could fundamentally alter the marriage and divorce landscape for same-sex couples across the US, the nation’s Supreme Court has agreed to review a Federal Appeals Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
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