Our BlogsGiving Thanks Increases Happiness, Even During DivorceNovember 21, 2020by Sam M. "Trey" Yates, III This week most Americans spend time with their families, friends and loved ones giving thanks. For those who are going through a divorce or… Read More Co-parenting through divorceFebruary 19, 2020by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III If you are facing divorce and have minor children, you may want to familiarize yourself with the term co-parenting. It is… Read More Giving thanks during divorce will shift perspectiveNovember 20, 2019by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III This week most Americans spend time with their families, friends and loved ones giving thanks. For those who are going through… Read More Mediation and divorce in TexasSeptember 13, 2019Many family law courts in Texas, including those in the greater Houston area, have adopted a mandatory mediation requirement in an attempt to resolve divorce cases without going to trial. Most courts… Read More Revisiting the “Conscious uncoupling” conceptSeptember 3, 2019by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III The term "conscious uncoupling" exploded in the news media a few years back as Hollywood actor Gwyneth Paltrow announced she and… Read More Heading off a high-conflict divorceAugust 8, 2019by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Often when I meet with a potential client for the first time to discuss a divorce, they readily state that their… Read More Managing your money while going through divorceJuly 3, 2019by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Most couples walk down the aisle never dreaming that one day they could face divorce. It is very difficult when they… Read More Divorce in the digital ageJune 3, 2019by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III For better or worse, we are living in the digital age. Lightning-speed advancements in technology have enabled global electronic communications among… Read More Who gets possession of the family pet(s) in a divorce?March 27, 2019by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Sixty-eight percent of the U.S. households, or about 85 million families, own a pet, according to the National Pet Ownership Survey… Read More Why a do-it-yourself divorce may not be in your best interestMarch 7, 2019by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III If you are considering divorce, you may be thinking about trying a do-it-yourself approach using a website, book and or court… Read More Before you file for divorce, prioritize, plan and prepareFebruary 13, 2019by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III If your marriage is on the brink of divorce, do yourself a favor and take some time to protect yourself and… Read More Spousal Maintenance and Temporary Spousal Support in Texas DivorceDecember 19, 2018by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Is Texas an alimony state? Alimony is the common term used to identify post-divorce payments from one former spouse to the… Read More Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Next Get In Touch A law firm committed to assisting all families during their time of legal transition Schedule a Consultation