December, 2016 | The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C

Texas to end no-fault divorces?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Dec 30, 2016 | Divorce

The Texas Legislature convenes this coming January–something that it does only once every two years. (Sometimes even that feels like it’s too often!) In the weeks preceding the start of the lege, various state lawmakers propel themselves into the spotlight...

Three Documents More Important Than a Will

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Dec 23, 2016 | Probate Law

When potential clients seek my estate planning services, they often start the conversation by asking about drawing up a will. This is a natural impulse, since it’s a document that is used in non-legal conversation, and is seen in movies and on television. A will...

Getting the Lawyer, LPC, and Parent All on the Same Page

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Dec 16, 2016 | Child Custody

I’ve recently been working on a child custody case in which testimony from the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) was central to our case. While involving an LPC isn’t essential in all custody cases, it’s crucial to have one involved if there are...

Make Sure Your Decree is Clear

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Dec 12, 2016 | Decree Modification, Divorce

When couples with children get divorced, the divorce decree doesn’t just set the terms for the end of the marriage, it establishes how they’ll go forward as parents. Over time, circumstances might lead one or both parents to seek modification to the...

Sometimes, Divorce is a Wake-Up Call

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Dec 2, 2016 | Divorce, Reconciliation

Not every petition for a divorce ends up in divorce. While divorce is sometimes necessary for people to move forward in their own lives, it’s an incredibly disruptive process in people’s lives, particularly if children are involved. And in some...