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,…
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…
Sam M. “Trey” Yates III named 2023 Super Lawyers Honoree
PRESS RELEASE Trey Yates, principal at The Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, has been selected to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list in the Family Law practice area for the 9th year in a row. No more…
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…
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.…
Sam M. “Trey” Yates III named 2022 Super Lawyers Honoree
PRESS RELEASE Trey Yates, principal at The Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, has been selected to the 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list in the Family Law practice area for the 8th year in a row. No more…
Sam M. Yates III named to 2023 Best Lawyers® list
PRESS RELEASE Houston, Texas, August 18, 2022 Trey Yates, principal at The Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, was recently selected by his peers to the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in…
Sam M. “Trey” Yates III named 2021 Super Lawyers Honoree
PRESS RELEASE Trey Yates, principal at The Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, has been selected to the 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list in the Family Law practice area for the 7th year in a row. No more…
Sam M. Yates III named to 2022 Best Lawyers® list
PRESS RELEASE Houston, Texas, August 19, 2021 Trey Yates, principal at The Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, was recently selected by his peers to the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in…