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Posted October 31st, 2022 | by The Red Headed Lawyer

It is safe to say that it is in the best interest of Texas (and likely all states) to make it easier as possible for parents to comply with the terms of a divorce. No one is served by complexity or bureaucracy, and this certainly applies to anyone making court-ordered child support payments. Given the

Posted September 24th, 2022 | by The Red Headed Lawyer

Are you contemplating a divorce, or do you think your spouse is? Here at The Essex Law Firm, I tell my clients, even if you are in the happiest of marriages, all marriages, sadly, end, and they end in one of two ways: death or divorce.  Most people realize they need to have Wills. Even

Posted June 25th, 2022 | by The Red Headed Lawyer

Given the ongoing national debate over same-sex marriage, one might assume it is a complex legal topic that is still evolving. Believe it or not, it is not only a done deal – it has been settled for seven years. Same-sex marriage has been legal in Texas (and the other 49 states) since the Obergefell

Posted May 6th, 2022 | by The Red Headed Lawyer

If you walk into a bookstore and find the section about repairing marital relationships, most of the titles will be directed at the female partner. Why is this? After decades of experience practicing family law, my belief is either partner is fully capable of taking constructive action during turbulent times. Today, I will present some

Posted March 28th, 2022 | by The Red Headed Lawyer

Divorce is tough on everyone. Disruption to routines and lifestyles is inevitable even in the best of circumstances, and this is not limited to adults and kids. Even the family pet feels the change. Considering all of the life-changing decisions that have to be made or negotiated, it’s not surprising that couples in the midst

Posted February 3rd, 2022 | by The Red Headed Lawyer

Technology can be a wonderful thing, until it’s not. And in the legal profession, I believe most practitioners would agree that technological advances occur far faster than the law’s ability to keep up. The Apple AirTag is one of the more recent examples of how an extremely clever and useful device can be misused. Sure,