More Boomers Divorcing After Years of Marriage
by Houston Divorce Lawyer Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Note: This article was originally published in the July 17, 2013 issue of The Houston Chronicle Senior Living Special Section. While the overall divorce rate in the U.S. has declined since 1990, it has doubled for…
Modifications of Prior Court Orders
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III A Motion to Modify is a written request to the court asking to change a previous order. In family law, that can mean changing things like child custody or visitation, child support, or other provisions found…
Hidden Assets in a Divorce May Be Just Clicks Away
By Patricia Barrett, CFP, CDFA Over the years, I am often asked to help divorcing individuals track down potential assets of their spouses during a divorce. It is always an arduous job, sifting through files of paper records to find irregularities during discovery -- pouring…
The Five Keys to Your Next Best Life
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Experiencing a major life change such as divorce is challenging. In our opinion, knowledge is empowering. And each woman going through divorce has unique needs beyond securing the services of a divorce attorney. The Guide to…
Divorce Myths — Separating Fact From Fiction
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III I often find myself dispelling the many myths surrounding the divorce process when the topic comes up among friends, family or clients. I usually start by saying, "Divorce in real life is nothing like divorce on…
Giving thanks During Divorce Will Shift Your Perspective
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III This week most Americans spend time with their families, friends, and loved ones giving thanks. For those who are going through divorce or whose marriages are on the brink, the holidays can be especially difficult and…
Community Property vs. Separate Property
The Texas Marital Property System governs ownership, management, liability, and disposition of all property possessed before, during, and upon dissolution of marriage. There are two major categories of marital property in the State of Texas: Community Property and Separate Property. Separate property consists of property…
Why Choose a Board Certified Family Law Attorney?
Within the Texas Legal Community, Board Certification means an attorney has substantial, relevant experience in a select field of law as well as demonstrated, and tested, special competence in that area of law. There are more than 70,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only…
The Guide to Good Divorce℠ Can Help You Transition Successfully To Your Next Best Life
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Since 1986, I have had the professional and personal pleasure of working with many women as they face one of life’s greatest challenges – divorce. At a time when many feel they have lost control over…