April, 2015 | The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C

The Supreme Court tackles same-sex marriage

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Apr 30, 2015 | Divorce

You may not know it, but there is a case in the Supreme Court that could change the entire landscape of the family unit across the entire country, especially in states like Texas. Obergefell v. Hodges s is a case that will allow the Supreme Court to closely examine...

Factors that affect who gets custody

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Apr 23, 2015 | Child Custody

When you are going through a divorce, your circumstances will affect what is most important to you. For some people, keeping their favorite or most precious assets from the marriage is important, but for most couples who have children, the custody arrangement is what...

What rights do fathers in Texas have before a child is born?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Apr 20, 2015 | Fathers' Rights

Like many states in the country, Texas has come to acknowledge the important roles that both parents play in the upbringing of a child. Because of this, there is a notable shift in the number of joint managing conservatorships, with fewer mothers getting sole custody...

We take each divorce case seriously

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Apr 10, 2015 | Divorce

We’ve all seen movies and televisions shows featuring divorces full of tension and one party scheming to get as much as they can at their ex-spouse’s expense. Some of us may even personally know people for whom this was the case. Because of this cutthroat...

Texas man forced to pay child support for girl that is not his

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Apr 3, 2015 | Family Law

Texas law can be very difficult and confusing when it comes to matters of child custody and child support. The primary goal of the courts is to do what is best for the child, which means a custody arrangement that is in the best interests of the child and determining...