Every two years, our legislature meets. Inevitably, the experience changes our practices. Members of the Family Law Section have access to the Legislative Report, which outlines the changes that affect family lawyers. Major changes were made to reimbursement, temporary restraining orders, protective orders, and discovery. To view those changes, click the link below and enter…
On June 23, 2023, Cindy Miller Tisdale was sworn in as the 143rd State Bar of Texas President. Cindy is a past Chair of the Family Law Section 2017-8, and only the second Board Certified Family Lawyer elected to this office. (Tom Vick, former Section Chair 2004-5, was the first.) The Family Law Section is…
Our Summer 2023 Section Report is now available for download. You can access the Spring report below: Download 2023 Summer Section Report Here In the 2023 Summer Section Report Message From The Chair Chris Wrampelmeier SPOTLIGHT: Reasons for Membership Dwayne Smith TABLE OF CASES IN THE LAW REVIEWS AND LEGAL PUBLICATIONS IN BRIEF: Family Law…
SCOTX relaxed some of their prior orders regarding in-person. Review the SCOTX 36th Emergency Order.
The Marriage Dissolution Course is usually held in April of each year. This year, it was rescheduled to September with hope that it could be an in-person CLE. Unfortunately, in consideration of everyone’s health and safety, the event cannot take place in-person in September. Additionally, due to the recent Advanced webinar, it was not necessary…
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Kristal C. Thomson