Posted January 20, 2021, Published by Kristen A. Algert | Blogs, Collaborative Law, Divorce
1. Agreements not War A Collaborative Divorce involves direct negotiation between the parties, in joint meetings, with lawyers present and participating. Everyone signs an agreement at the beginning of the case committing to reach a final agreement, even if difficult, and not to go to court to resolve differences. Neither spouse can force the other… Read More
Posted December 11, 2020, Published by GoransonBain Ausley | Videos
What is the difference between community property and separate property? Plano family law attorney Ryan Bauerle answers clients’ most frequent questions about property division during a divorce. For more resources on property division, please visit our Property Division page, or our property division articles.
Posted December 8, 2020, Published by GoransonBain Ausley | Videos
In this video, Dallas family law attorney Caroline Galloway explains how divorced parents share holidays in Texas. She offers tips and strategies for how co-parents can work together to make the holidays a more joyful and less stressful time of the year. To learn more about Holiday Standard Possessions in… Read More
Posted November 18, 2020, Published by Lindsey Obenhaus | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce
Navigating a child custody case is a difficult process for most parents. When a parent is an alcoholic, though, the issues are far more complicated. Data collected by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reveal that 5.8% of American adults have an alcohol use disorder. The rate is subject to rise based on… Read More
Posted November 4, 2020, Published by Caroline Galloway | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation
The Holiday season is a time for family gatherings, treasured traditions, and bonding with your children. If you are recently divorced, parenting a blended family, or parenting with a co-parent, you may experience added stress and headaches when trying to effectively manage the holiday season. There are ways to create a roadmap for yourself and… Read More
Posted September 17, 2020, Published by GoransonBain Ausley | Videos
In this video, GoransonBain Ausley family law attorneys Aimee Pingenot Key and Katie Samler work with clinical psychologist Honey Sheff to describe five tools for constructive co-parenting. This video is for divorcing or divorced parents who are facing issues related to the pandemic. Dr. Sheff focuses on how parents can exhibit… Read More
Posted September 2, 2020, Published by Kristiana Butler | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support
Frustrated parents across Texas are juggling working from home and managing their kids’ Zoom class schedules. With tensions running high, disagreements about remote learning are flooding courtrooms. In a perfect world, parents would work together to conquer in-person/remote/hybrid learning. But if COVID-19 is bringing out the worst in your co-parent and you are thinking about… Read More
Posted July 29, 2020, Published by GoransonBain Ausley | Videos
GoransonBain Ausley Dallas partners Aimee Pingenot Key and Katie Samler sit down for a four-part series to discuss all of your burning questions relating to family law and divorce during the Covid-19 pandemic. Aimee and Katie are family law attorneys seeking to guide clients through family law matters, but now… Read More
Posted July 27, 2020, Published by Kelly Caperton Fischer | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce
With Covid-19 cases increasing, Governor Greg Abbott has paused additional reopening phases for the State of Texas. The pausing of plans to reopen has created a new set of obstacles for even amicable co-parents to navigate. Staying out in front of these issues is critical, so you can create a plan that you both agree… Read More
Posted June 23, 2020, Published by GoransonBain Ausley | Videos
Months into the novel COVID-19 pandemic, we have been forced to come to terms with a new understanding of normality. This understanding persists in the legal field. Courthouse functions and mediation, like most activities we are accustomed to participating in life, have moved to virtual formats. GoransonBain Ausley Plano Attorney… Read More