How many children are living in single-parent homes in the US?
Having a child custody plan may not be something you ever planned to do. You may have never thought you would divorce your spouse or breakup from your partner; you may have never expected to have a child with someone without being married. However, these…
Protecting yourself in a high-conflict divorce
Many people hope their divorce will be amicable. However, the reality for some people is that the process is anything but peaceful. This can be especially true for people divorcing someone with a high-conflict personality. People who are narcissistic, violent, aggressive, or unpredictable can create…
Domestic Violence and Protective Orders Under Texas Family Law
Family law involves a broad array of issues from divorce and property division, to child custody disputes. Unfortunately, domestic violence is a dangerous reality embedded within all types of family law cases. Family law attorneys are prepared to identify, assist, and prevent situations involving violence…
Please Join Us in Welcoming Robin Klein to the Firm!
Board Certified Family Lawyer- Robin W. Klein Robin W. Klein has been practicing family law, exclusively, for over 13 years. She is board certified in family law and is trained in mediation. Robin W. Klein has lived in Houston for the majority of her life.…
4 ways you can make heated custody exchanges easier
Custody exchanges can be highly emotional. Parents may be sad to see their child leave or upset about seeing an ex. Exchanges can be especially daunting when parents are hostile toward each other. During such high-conflict exchanges, parties can be worried about their safety and…
How should I respond if my partner wants a premarital agreement?
If you are getting married, perhaps the last thing you want to think about is what will happen if your marriage ends in divorce. Because of this, it can be hurtful and surprising if your partner comes to you and asks you to sign a…
Matthew Skillern – AVVO Top-Rated Lawyer 2019
Matthew A. Skillern, founder and lead attorney at The Skillern Firm, has received the distinction of being named an AVVO Top-Rated Lawyer for the year 2019. It is not surprising, given the fact that he has three times been designated one of the Texas Super…
Should I Stay Off Of Social Media During Litigation?
In short, the answer is yes. Although social media could help a party’s position in litigation, such a benefit does not outweigh the risks of permanent harm it could do to one’s case. This blog post will discuss several reasons why one should avoid the…
Can You Actually Rely on the Hague Convention?
Hague Convention On International Child Abduction The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction is an international compact among the signing countries in which the signatories agree to abide by the rules of the compact and to return children who have been abducted from one country…
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