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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We are honored to announce that attorney Lisa A. Vance has been elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

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...

If you’re a divorced parent in Texas, it’s likely that noon on Dec. 28 is a date and time that has special significance to you. Per the Texas Family Code, that’s when handoff of a child occurs from one parent to another, as a transition point (though never quite a...

In our most recent article, we discussed some financial mistakes that some people make in the run-up to their divorces finalizing, but we really only scratched the surface. It was based on an article we ran across recently, detailing 10 mistakes to avoid while getting...

This is one of the most challenging times of the year for parents. When kids go back to school, it can mean a change of routine, especially for those who are going from elementary to middle school or middle school to high school. There’s the added stress of having to...