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…
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.…
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…
Gratitude Increases Happiness, Even During Divorce
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III One very important segment of my law practice involves helping clients navigate the choppy waters of divorce. As one might expect, this is typically a very difficult time when my clients…
Community Property vs. Separate Property
Community Property · Divorce · Financial Planning · Premarital and Marital Property Agreements · Property Division · 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.…
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…
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…