For Better, Worse, or Divorce

Deciding whether or not to do a Jury Trial is a difficult decision many people dealing with family law matters struggle with. That's why your hosts, Jake & Brian, are here to give you an idea of what you can expect if you chose a jury trial, and to break down the pros & cons of going in front of a jury as opposed to just a judge.

Child custody cases are never easy, but having a child or children who are special needs can add an extra layer of complexity. Fortunately, your hosts Jake & Brian are here to break it down for you. Listen as they explain how having a child with special needs can potentially impact a custody case, factors that you would expect to alter a case that actually might not, and steps you can take to...

Continuing on their Parental Alienation series, your hosts Jake and Brian take a look at a grim side of an already grim subject: false accusations of parental alienation. While thankfully not a common occurrence, some scorned partners will try to use every trick they can think of to get an edge in court, and other times some spouses genuinely think parental alienation is occurring when it is not....

This week your hosts Jake and Brian discuss what to do if you suspect that your former partner is alienating your child from you. Listen as they discuss how to identify the signs of parental alienation and your options for fighting parental alienation both in the courtroom and at home.

This week our hosts answer the question everyone wants to know the answer before they file for divorce: do I need to hire an attorney? Listen as Jake & Brian give their answers, examples of situations where hiring a lawyer may or may not be necessary, and important tips to keep in mind when filing for divorce.

This week on the Texas Family Law Podcast Jake and Brian discuss an issue they frequently get asked about: are men treated differently than women in child support cases? There's a common perception that mothers typically get favored by the courts over fathers, but is that really the case? Tune in to this weeks episode to find out!

This week our hosts tackle a question they get asked all the time: when is the best time to file for divorce? Listen to Jake and Brian as they give you their answers to this incredibly important question, as well as examples of interesting cases from their decades of practicing family law.

What are your options if your ex denies you visitation? Does COVID-19 change the situation? This week our hosts Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath give you answers. Listen to this week's episode as board-certified family attorneys discuss how to navigate being denied the right to see your children during COVID-19.

This week on the Texas Family Law podcast your hosts Jake and Brian discuss virtual courtrooms. Virtual hearings are now commonplace due to COVID-19 and they're causing some serious changes to the way hearings are run. Tune in to learn about what to expect at your virtual hearing, tips for making a good impression with the judge, and some things to try to avoid!

This week Brian and Jake discuss how adultery can alter a divorce. While this is a very emotional subject on its own, it can also have serious financial and custodial consequences for both parties. Tune in to learn about how a court views adultery, how you can turn it to your advantage if your spouse has committed adultery, as well as what to do if you're the one who has committed the act.

This week Brian and Jake discuss how debt is divided in divorce. The vast majority of Americans have some level of debt and the way that the courts divide that debt between the separating couple can affect them for years after the divorce. Listen to this week's episode to avoid common mistakes people make when dividing debt during a divorce.

Business Valuations have never been more difficult than right now. Brian and Jake sit down to help answer the questions you have about valuing your business during a divorce and during the ongoing pandemic.

This week Brian and Jake tell you what you need to know in order to successfully value a business in the event of a divorce.

How does COVID-19 and the related shelter-in-place directives affect your rights as a parent in Texas? How does visitation work right now? What if the other parent is not behaving safely? We answer these and more as we discuss the latest news.

How is COVID-19 impacting our Texas Family & Divorce Law Court system? How is it impacting lawyers and clients working together? Our hosts Jake & Brian answer these questions and more as they do a deep dive into how the pandemic is affecting our family court systems.