December 2018 Archives
What is the acceptance of benefits doctrine?
If you wish to go back to court and seek a modification of your Texas divorce decree and its incorporated property settlement agreement, you would do well to consider whether or not you have run afoul of the acceptance of benefits doctrine before doing so. As FindLaw reported, the Texas Supreme Court recently addressed this issue in the case of Kramer v. Kastleman.
Why are there not more changing tables in men’s rooms?
Traditional parenting roles have evolved significantly from a time when mothers were sole or primary caretakers. Not only are more fathers receiving sole custody of their children, but some fathers are stay-at-home dads and primary caretakers of their children. You may find it surprising that under these circumstances, there are many men’s restrooms that do not have baby changing tables.
Are second and third marriage more likely to fail?
Traditional marriage may be a thing of the past, as more and more people in the United States are entering into marriage for the second or third time. You may have considered your first marriage a ‘trial run’ and feel more confident about tying the knot a second time. People file from their first divorce at an early age and are more likely to get married again as they go through life. Studies show, however, that the divorce rate among second and third marriages are higher than those of first marriages. Statistics from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention show that more than 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce, 67 percent of second marriages and 73 percent of third marriages. For some, this may seem counterintuitive, as you may feel that your marital relationships would become stronger as you gain more worldly experience. What is the cause for this divorce rate increase?
3 reasons you may want to take a paternity test
You work hard for the things you have in life. Not only have you pursued a fulfilling career, but you have also created the family you want. Whether or not you married the mother of your son or daughter, you want to be there for your child.
Will you pay manimony when you divorce?
A new kind of spousal support is taking America by storm. Its nickname is manimony. If you are a married Texas woman contemplating a divorce and you earn more than your husband, you may find yourself paying him manimony for several years.
How the court views the better parent
Texas courts generally prefer that both parents take part in their children’s lives. If your case goes before a judge, their focus is on what course of action represents the best interest of the child. At the Law Office of Brian Turner, we often represent clients who must fight for fair or sole conservatorship of their child.
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“Thank you so much for all your efforts on behalf of my children and me.”
I respect your approach and counsel immensely. Today was a great win for dads.
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“Thanks again for your counsel, and making me feel like more than just another client.”
I'm sure that you're as happy as I am that this debacle has finally concluded, and yes, I too feel that I have a very good deal for my kids and myself. I consider you to be more than just my attorney, I consider you a trusted friend and if there is ever anything that I can do for you, don't hesitate to ask.
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“thanks for the excellent legal work on our case.”
When you want the job done right, go to the real 12th man!
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“Brian, I just wanted to thank you for your efforts on my behalf.”
I know I brought you into a very difficult situation very late in the process. I sincerely thank you for even taking my case and doing everything in your power to help me through it. I am extremely grateful and incredibly appreciative.
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“I sincerely appreciate all of your help in this matter.”
Your help turned a very stressful time in my life, into some very rewarding, as I now get a lot of time with my daughter.
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“Thanks Brian. I’m pleased with the results, and thank you for your diligence and patience.”
I’m glad I worked with you, and wish you the best.
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“You have been such a blessing to us. Thank you for all your help and for your understanding.”
We really do appreciate you.
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“Thank you, Brian for your honest, straight-forward opinion.”
And may I stress again my heartfelt thanks for all you have done for me and for the results achieved thanks to your outstanding good and thorough work.
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“thank you for all you have done to help my son through this ordeal.”
I appreciate your being there and helping him with all the questions, etc. he is dealing with. Thank you so much”
