The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly had a tremendous impact on all of us. It has also had a tremendous impact in the realm of Family Law and especially as it pertains to visitation schedules in possession orders. The Texas Supreme Court issued an ... » Learn More about COVID-19 and Possession of and Access to Children – A True Story
Coronavirus & Paying Child Support
“I have lost my job; how do I pay my child support that is coming due? What relief, if any, am I going to get? What happens if I file for unemployment? Is my stimulus rebate program check subject to child support I owe? These are all timely, ... » Learn More about Coronavirus & Paying Child Support
COVID-19 and Visitation in Texas
What can I do if the other parent is at a high risk of getting coronavirus? Can I keep our child from them? This has been a frequently asked question in the last few weeks and the short answer is “no”, you cannot. If you do not let the child go ... » Learn More about COVID-19 and Visitation in Texas
Speak for Yourself – Except During a Divorce
There is an interesting lesson to be drawn about interpersonal communications and the value of using an intermediary to improve communications during a divorce from a poetic play written more than 100 years ago. Cyrano de Bergerac was a 17th-century ... » Learn More about Speak for Yourself – Except During a Divorce
The first thing to do when you start thinking of getting a divorce
What I've learned in 46 years as a Family Lawyer: The first thing to do when you start thinking of getting a divorce --- GET A WILL. If you already have one, I'll bet it is what we call "Sweetheart Wills." You leave everything to your spouse, ... » Learn More about The first thing to do when you start thinking of getting a divorce
2020 Best Law Firms Honors Neal Ashmore Law Group
Neal Ashmore Family Law has received a Dallas/Fort Worth Tier One ranking in Family Law on the 2020 Best Law Firms list published by Best Lawyers in U.S. News & World Report. Firms included in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list are ... » Learn More about 2020 Best Law Firms Honors Neal Ashmore Law Group
Neal Ashmore Family Law Group Voted Best of Denton County 2019
Neal Ashmore Family Law Group is proud to announce the firm has been voted Best Family Law Firm in the 2019 edition of Best of Denton County. “We are extremely proud to serve the North Texas area and to receive this honor,” ... » Learn More about Neal Ashmore Family Law Group Voted Best of Denton County 2019
William F. Neal and L. James Ashmore Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Neal Ashmore Family Law Group has two lawyers recognized for Family Law in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Founding partners William F. Neal and L. James Ashmore are listed for the second year in a row. “Family law cases can ... » Learn More about William F. Neal and L. James Ashmore Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Child Support is Going Up
Texas child support is getting a raise Every six years, the State of Texas reviews the formulas used to calculate child support payments. This year, they are raising the “cap limit” to adjust for inflation. The new formula goes into effect in just ... » Learn More about Child Support is Going Up
Am I Entitled To My Ex-Spouse’s Social Security Benefits After They Die?
I have been asked this question many times over the years. The answer is – it depends. According to the Social Security Administration, if you are divorced, but your marriage lasted 10 years or longer, you can receive benefits on your ex-spouse's ... » Learn More about Am I Entitled To My Ex-Spouse’s Social Security Benefits After They Die?
