I am proud to once again have received an AV Preeminent 5 Star Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest possible rating for in both legal ability and ethical standards reflecting the confidential opinions of the members of the Bar and Judiciary. This is the…

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I am frequently asked while campaigning for election to the 416th District Court, “What type of cases does the District Court hear?” and “Why is the court important to me?” The fact is that this is a serious court, considering the most serious of trial cases in Texas. Jur…

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Child Adoption in Texas
Adopting a child can change many lives for the better. It can be an intimating process to start as child adoption laws in Texas are complicated. Although sometimes tedious, the outcome is well worth all the paperwork. If you are ready to make a commitment…

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Why is electing a Board Certified attorney as your next 416th district court judge important to you?
There are more than 90,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only about 800 are Board Certified in family law. That equates to less than 1% of all attorneys practicing in …

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Child Custody battles. It’s one of the main reasons many people need a divorce lawyer in the first place. Once the custody orders are settled it is important for both sides to stick to them for the benefit of the child(ren). But as you know some things don’t go according …

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Divorce mediation is enacted on television all the time, usually with an embattled couple sitting across the table from each other, with their lawyers at their sides. As they work out the details of their divorce, the shows typically infuse the scenes with the necessary drama. Bu…

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Divorce in Texas
One of the hardest parts of divorce is the division of property, and to complicate things further: every state deals with it a little differently. That is why it matters where you live and where you file for divorce. States generally fall into one of two camps. …

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The beginning of the New Year proves to be a popular time for divorce. The holidays are over, the bills are in and many people have started (and already stopped) their New Year’s resolutions. James McLaren, president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers shared, “We …

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Your 401K after Divorce
It’s January. Time for people to take stock of their weight, love life, and financials (among other topics). Maybe you’re envisioning a future that doesn’t include your current spouse. And maybe you want to start saving more money for that future an…

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6 Simple Ideas for Managing the Holidays After Divorce
Keeping the holiday spirit alive after a recent divorce can be trying to say the least. This time of the year is already busy, hurried and often times stressful. Holidays after divorce can leave you feeling utterly drained -…

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