Archive for November 27, 2017

Our local probate court regularly appoints me to serve as an attorney ad litem in guardianship cases.  I normally see cases in which a family member is forced to seek to become the legal guardian for a parent who has become ill or infirm and is unable to care for themselves or take care of the business of daily life.  That’s where I come in, as the court-appointed representative of the ill or infirm person, who is often suffering from dementia.

It doesn’t have to be this way, though.  A little

When we first meet a new or prospective client, we want to sit and talk with them for at least an hour or so.  During that meeting, especially in divorce cases, we want to get a feel for the entire situation — not just the dollars and cents that need to be divided, but for how the marriage ended up where it is.  We find that clients are quite willing to tell us the faults that they find in their spouse that led to the divorce.  That is part of

Many times, we have new clients in divorce cases who have just been served with a divorce petition.  Often, this is a shock to them.  We understand how upsetting this can be.  We urge you, though, not to let being served with divorce papers stun you so much that you do not take action.  Time is now your enemy and you need to react appropriately.

Needless to say, we suggest that you consult with an attorney as soon as you can.  We put a high priority on meeting with people who

Each week, if not each day, we speak with people here in Rockwall County who are struggling with one of life’s biggest decisions — should they file for divorce, or not?  Whether or not to divorce is an intensely personal decision.  It is not a decision that anyone else can make for a person.  No lawyer or mental health professional can make that choice for someone else, nor should they pretend to do so.

In meetings with prospective divorce clients, we often say that we are not cheerleaders for divorce.  This