For Better, Worse, or Divorce

In this episode as part of our Businesses in Texas Divorce series, Jake Gilbreath sits down with business litigator Jason Snell, founder of the Snell Law Firm in Austin, Texas. Jake and Jason discuss their experience working together in divorce cases when a shared business is involved.  If you are interested in contacting Jason Snell regarding a business or commercial litigation matter, he can be...

In the first episode in our "Businesses and Divorce" series, Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath discuss what happens when a business is involved in a divorce case in the state of Texas. The partners talk about some of the more complex issues that can come up during these cases, their experience handling these type of situations and provide some general advice for anyone who might be going...

We are seeing an increasing number of grandparents petitioning Texas courts for conservatorships or access to their grandchildren. In this episode, partners Brian Walters and Ryan Segall discuss the legal rights of grandparents, qualifications for grandparents to get awarded visitation rights and their experience handling these types of cases. Brian and Ryan wrap up the episode by answering some f...

In this episode, Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath discuss some of the benefits of hiring an attorney for a range of family law matters, from prenuptial agreements to modifying a divorce decree. Brian and Jake also address some common scenarios they often see where people initially did not hire an attorney and end up needing one later.  Texas cases involving divorce and child custody can be complex...

In this episode, Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath cover geographical restrictions, a court order specifying where a child must reside. They discuss the type of restrictions most commonly used in divorce and custody cases and scenarios where modifications are filed to try to uplift these restrictions. Jake and Brian close out the episode by answering some of the more frequently asked questions on g...

In this episode, Jake Gilbreath and Brian Walters discuss common law marriages (also known as "informal marriages") in the state of Texas. The partners discuss the legal requirements that have to be met in order to be considered informally married in Texas and their experience handling complex divorce and child custody cases involving these type of marriages.  If you are interested in sp...

In this episode, Brian Walters meets with Katy Justice, the Director of Sales and Marketing at Walters Gilbreath, to discuss the intake process and what someone can expect when calling the firm for the first time. Brian and Katy talk about common complaints and concerns they hear from potential new clients as well as how some negative experiences of their own inspired them to try to make the onboa...

In the final episode of our Special Needs Children in Family Law series, Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath detail their experience handling divorce and custody cases that involve children with special needs and discuss common complications that come up in court with these type of cases.  If there's a topic you would like to see us cover on the podcast, email us at podcast@waltersgilbreath.com.

As a continuation of our Special Needs Children in Family Law series, Jake Gilbreath and former client Amy share their experience raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jake and Amy discuss some of the challenges so many parents face with their child's ASD diagnosis and the valuable resources they discovered along the way, including the non-profit organization Imagine-A-Way. Amy also...

In the first episode in our Special Needs Children in Family Law series, Jake Gilbreath is joined by Keith Maples to discuss their experience handling cases involving children with special needs and break down how the Texas Family Code and Texas State Courts address conservatorship, possession & access and child support in these type of cases. Keith Maples is a talented litigator, mediator, fr...

When your spouse makes and controls all the money in a marriage, it can be overwhelming to realize you are without the financial resources to get the legal representation you need. In this episode, Brian and Jake answer some of their clients most frequently asked questions regarding finances in a divorce and what happens in a temporary orders hearing in Texas. If there's a topic you would lik...

Thinking about hiring another law firm to handle your divorce or custody case? It is not uncommon for litigants to switch attorneys in the middle of their case. We estimate that almost half of our new clients hire us as a replacement for a prior attorney. In this episode, Jake and Brian discuss how to determine whether you should switch attorneys and what that process looks like.  If there is a to...

Criminal Defense Attorney Rick Cofer sits down with Jake Gilbreath to discuss approaching family law cases when a client has pending criminal charges. Jake and Rick share their experience handling these overlapping situations, clients frequently asked questions and what they have learned is important for these cases in the state of Texas. To contact Cofer & Connelly about a criminal defense ca...

In this episode, Brian Walters sits down with Amy Tyson about her children's book "One Princess, Two Castles." As a mother, teacher and someone who went through a divorce herself, Tyson wrote "One Princess, Two Castles" to be a catalyst that will help children understand that their parents will no longer be staying together, nor will they be living in one house all togethe...

In this episode, Jake and Brian discuss the difference between restraining orders and protective orders in regards to family law cases and what it means if you get served with one of these orders in Texas. If there’s a topic you would like to see us cover on the podcast, email us at podcast@waltersgilbreath.com .

In this episode, Brian Walters sits down with Senior Associate Attorney Bernadette Barbee on what it means to be Board Certified and the benefits of hiring a Board Certified Attorney in Texas.

In this week's episode, Brian and Jake discuss options after a court order is finalized and how Texas Courts decide when a modification can be made, especially when it comes to child custody and support.

You’ve been served divorce papers, now what? In this week’s episode, Brian and Jake discuss what it means to be served and what  initially happens when a petition for divorce has been filed. 

This is our final episode in our Mental Health and Addiction Series. This week, Brian and Jake talk about how Alcoholism can affect divorce proceedings. If there's a topic you would like to see us cover on the podcast, email us at podcast@waltersgilbreath.com . 

We are continuing our Mental Health and Addiction Series with this episode on Histrionic Personality Disorder. Tune in to this week's episode to learn how dealing with someone with Histrionic Personality Disorder can affect divorce proceedings. 

We are continuing our Mental Health and Addiction Series with this episode on Borderline Personality Disorder. Tune in to this week's episode to learn how dealing with someone with Borderline Personality Disorder can affect divorce proceedings. 

​Former client, Patrick talks candidly with Brian Walters about his fight for custody of his son. Patrick went through the family law litigation process more than once. Tune in to this week's episode to learn about our client's experience going from no access to his son to being awarded full custody.

Inflation has been a hot topic recently. Brian and Jake have received many questions about what if any affect inflation will have on divorce proceedings. In this episode, Brian and Jake address some of the questions that are asked most frequently by clients and prospective clients. If you have questions on this topic, or any family law topic, please send those to podcast@waltersgilbreath.com.

In addition to supporting our clients through the intricacies of their family law matters, Walters Gilbreath, PLLC has a team of lawyers and personnel with decades of combined experience handling a variety of personal injury cases. Today, we're interviewing two members of our Personal Injury Team Attorney, David Spradling, and Director of Personal Injury Client Operations, Sheree Roberts. The...

Navigating Substance Abuse during Divorce     In this episode, we’re continuing our series on Mental Health and Addiction in Family Law Litigation. Today were talking about how illegal drug and prescription drug abuse effect divorce and custody proceedings.