Legal Term of the Month: Custody
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Custody refers to the legal arrangements that dictate whom a child will live with and who will make major life decisions on behalf of the child.
Temporary Orders During Divorce Protect Both Spouses
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III For many facing divorce, a common concern is the disruption of financial security during the divorce process. This issue can be especially frightening and overwhelming when a stay-at-home parent, a financially…
New Year, New Life: It May Be Time to Leave That Failed Relationship Behind
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III COVID-19 may have brought a strange holiday season this year, but now that it is over, we know we do not need to worry about annual family gatherings for another year.…
More Boomers Divorcing After Years of Marriage
by Houston Divorce Lawyer Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Note: This article was originally published in the July 17, 2013 issue of The Houston Chronicle Senior Living Special Section. While the overall divorce rate in the U.S. has declined since…
Divorce Myths — Separating Fact From Fiction
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III I often find myself dispelling the many myths surrounding the divorce process when the topic comes up among friends, family or clients. I usually start by saying, “Divorce in real life…
The Guide to Good Divorce℠ Can Help You Transition Successfully To Your Next Best Life
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Since 1986, I have had the professional and personal pleasure of working with many women as they face one of life’s greatest challenges – divorce. At a time when many feel…