Austin Family Law Attorney Explains Written Discovery

Published October 6, 2012 | By

Not every case is a simple one and it is very common for lawyers to have to conduct and/or respond to written discovery requests.  Usually clients are confused by the process and what it involves so in this post I am going to lay out a basic explanation of the kinds of written discovery requests that typically get made in a Texas divorce case, the purpose of each,  and how difficult and time-consuming each is to respond to. While there are forms of discovery other than written discovery (the most common being the deposition), this post will discuss only written discovery. Continue reading →

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Austin Divorce Attorney Debunks The Biggest Misconception in Texas Family Law

Published August 17, 2012 | By

As a Texas family law attorney for my entire career I have seen client after client be surprised by how the Texas Family Code requires that property be divided in Texas divorces. Most clients have heard that Texas is a community property state. While this is correct most people misunderstand what that means. Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Divorce Clients

Published August 15, 2012 | By

Please note that the clients and lawyers referenced in the video and transcript are purely hypothetical and not based on actual people.  If you prefer reading to watching, please see the transcript below: Continue reading →

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What is Separate Property in Texas?

Published July 8, 2012 | By

This video explains the basics of separate property in Texas.  If you prefer, you can read the transcript below: Continue reading →

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Pick the Right Divorce Lawyer – Here’s How

Published June 21, 2012 | By

This is a video by Scott Morgan, giving his three best tips on how to find the right divorce lawyer for your case. If you would prefer, you can read the transcript below: Continue reading →

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