Same-Sex Couples in Texas: What Should You Consider?
The path towards same-sex equality reached a monumental peak in 2015 when the landmark United States Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. While the Obergefell decision provided many same-sex couples with long-awaited marital rights and protections,…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
2021 is finally here, and Texas lawyers brace for surge in divorce filings
by Trey Yates If you are online searching for divorce information as the New Year begins, you are not alone. Divorce filings spike this time of year for many reasons, and the pandemic has heightened this pattern. “Divorce is seasonal,” says…
The Traits of the Best Divorce Lawyers
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III During the run up to a divorce action, those involved are understandably under significant stress making it hard to find the best divorce lawyer to represent their position. The process of…
Transformation through Divorce on Great Day Houston
by Trey Yates On July 16, 2019, I appeared on Great Day Houston along with holistic therapist Heather Goodwin. The topic of discussion was our holistic educational seminar helping women navigate divorce. Watch the video below: