After the devastating losses of Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that followed, all of us at Neal Ashmore Family Law Group want to send our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by this crisis - we stand with you as you work to recover and ... » Learn More about In the wake of Hurricane Harvey
Giving a Deposition in a Probate Litigation Case
If you are involved in a Probate dispute, you may be asked to give a deposition in the case. An oral deposition is sworn testimony provided by a witness or other party to a case, but it’s done outside of the courtroom. Here’s a brief overview of the ... » Learn More about Giving a Deposition in a Probate Litigation Case
Think Twice before Leaving Your Kids Home Alone in the Summer
Summer vacation is upon us, and parents all over the country are seeing their daily routines thrown into disarray. After a divorce, it may be even harder to manage summer schedules if you were used to sharing the daily duties of covering childcare. ... » Learn More about Think Twice before Leaving Your Kids Home Alone in the Summer
Five Rules for Father’s Day, for the Divorced and Not Divorced Alike
This is a topic people ask about a lot and I’ve written about it before, but with Father’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to dust it off. Father’s Day always falls on the third Sunday in June. Mothers have their day in ... » Learn More about Five Rules for Father’s Day, for the Divorced and Not Divorced Alike
UPDATE: Over $1 Million Collected in Back Child Support Tied to Vehicle Registration Program
An innovative program that the Texas Attorney General’s (AG) office initiated last September is proving to be very successful. As discussed in a previous blog post, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is now denying motor vehicle ... » Learn More about UPDATE: Over $1 Million Collected in Back Child Support Tied to Vehicle Registration Program
When Do I Need To See a Lawyer?
Many people ask me when is it best to seek out the help of a lawyer. While this may sound self-serving since I am an attorney, the one absolute truth about family law litigation is the counsel and advice of a qualified attorney at the earliest stage ... » Learn More about When Do I Need To See a Lawyer?
When Your Co-parent Takes Your Children on Vacation
Summer vacation is right around the corner. Taking a vacation sounds like a relaxing prospect, right? Yet, this idea does not always seem appealing to the parent of a child who is scheduled to take a vacation with his or her other parent. There are ... » Learn More about When Your Co-parent Takes Your Children on Vacation
Why Retaliation Against Your Co-parent Is Worth Avoiding
You may have excellent reasons for being frustrated with your co-parent. You may even have good reasons to be enraged by your co-parent. But it is far better to speak with an attorney, a counselor, a trusted loved one or some combination of these ... » Learn More about Why Retaliation Against Your Co-parent Is Worth Avoiding
Social Media Etiquette During and Post-Divorce
When spouses decide to move on from their marriage, each spouse must wrestle with decisions about the future, affected relationships and about the divorce process itself. Navigating a divorce can be such a taxing process that it can become easy to ... » Learn More about Social Media Etiquette During and Post-Divorce
The Impact of Divorce on Tax Filings in Texas
Divorce can have a significant impact on the tax status of the divorcing parties. The time of the divorce can determine the taxpayer's bracket and the eligibility for certain credits and deductions, which can impact the amount of income tax ... » Learn More about The Impact of Divorce on Tax Filings in Texas
