One of the most challenging aspects of being a divorced parent is that your children are moving between two separate households. To make matters more complicated, one of the most challenging times to be a parent, whether you’re married, in the process of divorcing, or...
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How long will it take to finalize my divorce?
It’s understandable that, in a lot of cases, clients are anxious to finalize their divorce You might be wondering how long it will take to finalize your divorce … and there’s no easy answer to that question. A lot of that depends on the people involved with the...
What is discovery and what’s the best way to handle it in my divorce?
When you’re getting a divorce, you might hear the term “discovery” as it relates to information shared by the parties with each other, including information regarding assets and debts. Simply put, it’s the process that guarantees that everyone has all their cards on...
How can filing my tax return help me with child support?
We’re coming up on the end of another year, which means that we’re getting into tax season and talk about doing taxes. Some people prefer to put their taxes off until the annual April 15 deadline. Some even file extensions and kick the can down the road a little...
Trinh Warner explains why she does family law
This article comes courtesy of Trinh Warner, the newest of-counsel attorney at the Law Office of Lisa A. Vance. Lisa has high praise for her, pointing to her career as a JAG as well as a family lawyer, and noting in her own inimitable fashion, “She’s as smart as a...
Thought-provoking article calls attention to protective order issues
Are some protective orders in Texas going too far? As we head into an election day with massive implications for all of us, we’re reminded of a recent article we saw in the Fort Worth Weekly that raised our eyebrows — and made us think about the times we’ve wanted to...
Before you book your holiday destination, make sure your decree agrees
It can happen to the best of us: We can get a little excited, plan a holiday getaway, and as soon as the reservation’s made and the deposit’s put down, we realize there’s some sort of conflict. Or, perhaps, the family’s made plans for us in the form of a reunion or a...
Dads, when you want to be with your kids more, be the best you can be
One of the biggest challenges in divorce, particularly for fathers, is determining how much time each parent will spend with their kids. As a society, we’ve evolved to a place where we understand it’s good for children to spend time with their fathers as well as their...
Special Announcement: Attorney Lisa A. Vance Elected Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
We are honored to announce that attorney Lisa A. Vance has been elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.
Is any marriage really “divorce-proof?”
As we get closer to Valentine’s Day — which can be a particularly trying time for anyone who’s experienced or experiencing divorce — we’re reminded of an opinion piece from NBC News’ Meagan Francis two Valentine’s Days ago. In her excellent article, she called...