At State Bar Annual Meeting, we celebrated the conclusion of Cindy Tisdale’s incredible year as President of the State Bar of Texas. Cindy is a family law attorney and a past-chair of the Family Law Section. She led us well and continues to volunteer her time and energy to make our profession better. Thanks, Cindy!
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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…
Our Spring 2023 Section Report is now available for download. You can access the Spring report below: Download 2023 Spring Section Report Here In the 2023 Spring Section Report Message From The Chair Joe Indelicato SPOTLIGHT: Reasons for Membership Patrick A. Wright 2023-2024 NOMINATION SLATE FOR FAMILY LAW COUNCIL TABLE OF CASES IN THE LAW…
Our Fall 2021 section report is now available for download. You can access the Fall report below: Download 2021 Fall Section Report Here In the 2021 Fall Section Report Message From The Chair Jonathan J. Bates SPOTLIGHT: Reasons for Membership Tom Vick TABLE OF CASES IN THE LAW REVIEWS AND LEGAL PUBLICATIONS IN BRIEF: Family…
From time to time, the Family Law Section will post news about states in the Family Code, with a focus on recent statutes enacted. First up is the new possession schedule amendments. By enacting S.B. 1936 (Hughes/Cook), the Legislature responded to calls for “equal parenting” or “50/50” custody orders. The bill will apply to custody…
Dear Family Law Course Registrants, We are so excited to be able to meet again in person and thank you for your support and cooperation in making this program safe and successful. With the recent increase in COVID cases across Texas and the country, we encourage everyone to help us make this event a success…
Our Summer 2021 section report is now available for download. You can access the Summer report below: Download 2021 Summer Section Report Here In the 2021 Summer Section Report Message From The Chair – Jonathan J. Bates SPOTLIGHT: What It Has Meant to be a Member of the Family Law Council Leigh de la Reza…
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Kristal C. Thomson