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2023 Legislative Update

    On September 1, 2023, several bills enacted during the 2023 Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature came into effect. The Texas Legislature took a close look at multiple areas of Texas Family Law practice and implemented changes affecting family cases from the petition’s…

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Trey Yates

Sam M. “Trey” Yates III named 2023 Super Lawyers Honoree

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Think Before You Spy

    In the field of family law, emotions often cause rash decision-making. Spouses often suspect their partner of cheating and feel the need to investigate. The Texas Family Code provides injured clients courses of action against their cheating spouse. Though adultery itself does not…

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Understanding Birdnesting Divorce: Our House in the Middle of Divorce

by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Children need a home, a familiar place to bring them comfort and safety in times of youthful stress. Home is singular and conjures up a unique image in each person’s mind. Chiseled tile surrounds the breakfast…

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Trey Yates

Sam M. “Trey” Yates III named 2022 Super Lawyers Honoree

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Trey Yates

Sam M. “Trey” Yates III named 2021 Super Lawyers Honoree

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Trey Yates

Sam M. Yates III named to 2022 Best Lawyers® list

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