Is Your Estate Plan Up to Date?
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III An effective estate plan should be designed to do two things in the event of your death or temporary or permanent disability. Firstly, it should instruct others how to carry out your wishes for the distribution…
Legal Term of the Month: Custody
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Custody refers to the legal arrangements that dictate whom a child will live with and who will make major life decisions on behalf of the child. Custody has two parts: legal and physical. Legal custody refers…
Temporary Orders During Divorce Protect Both Spouses
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III For many facing divorce, a common concern is the disruption of financial security during the divorce process. This issue can be especially frightening and overwhelming when a stay-at-home parent, a financially dependent spouse, or a disabled…
New Year, New Life: It May Be Time to Leave That Failed Relationship Behind
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III COVID-19 may have brought a strange holiday season this year, but now that it is over, we know we do not need to worry about annual family gatherings for another year. As we reflect on what…
What to do if you are threatened, harassed or stalked before, during or after divorce
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Going through a relationship break-up is emotionally difficult for most people. However, this experience can trigger unusual behavior in a few who act out in bizarre and sometimes frightening ways. It is often easy to lose…
Avoid litigation in a divorce by choosing Alternative Dispute Resolution
by Trey Yates While litigation is still an option for divorcing couples, many are turning to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options to save money, save time and more effectively control the outcome. Through ADR methods such as mediation, arbitration or collaborative law, couples may be…
Why a do-it-yourself divorce may not be in your best interest
by Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III If you are considering divorce, you may be thinking about trying a do-it-yourself approach using a website, book(s), and/or court-provided documents. Maybe you are hoping to save money, time, or heartache by simply getting it done. These are good…
Five Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season During Divorce
by Trey Yates The holidays are only days away. Traditionally, holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the Winter Solstice are a time for bringing the family together to celebrate. However, when you are in the middle of or have recently completed divorce proceedings, the season can…