Texas Family Law Insiders

If you draft an order that’s not enforceable, it’s worthless… How can you ensure your order meets your client’s needs? Nicole Voyles is here to discuss the ins and outs of drafting orders with an eye for enforcement.  Nicole covers the most common areas where family lawyers need to consider enforcement, including: Possession and access schedules Unreimbursed medical expenses Right of first refusal...

Criminal law experience is an invaluable asset for a family lawyer… When family law and criminal law cases overlap, you need the knowledge to navigate them… And you can use the information-gathering techniques of prosecutors for your family law case… Emily Doron of The Draper Law Firm is here to discuss her background as an Assistant District Attorney and how that has helped her as a family law at...

How can a forensic accountant help your case?   If your case involves tracing separate property, proving hidden assets, or business valuation, you may need to bring in a forensic accountant…   Amber Alwais is here to break down the role of a forensic accountant and answer common questions attorneys have about working with one.   Listen to learn: What types of cases benefit from a forensic accounta...

As a family law attorney, you may encounter Licensed Clinical Social Workers—or maybe you have clients that need a referral to one. But what is the role of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and how are these practitioners involved in family law? In this episode, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Samantha Greene answers these questions and discusses how you can help clients dealing with trauma. Liste...

In today’s episode of the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast, I’m going to give you all the updates on what’s happened in Texas following the C.J.C. decision. As you may know, I represented the father in the C.J.C. case from the trial court to the Texas Supreme Court… I already discussed the background and opinions from C.J.C. in Episode 19, but today we will dive deeper into the takeaways from C.J...

Tracing is crucial in many clients’ divorce cases… And any reputable family lawyer should understand this process. If your client can’t afford to hire a tracing expert, you may be the one responsible for tracing—so you need to know the ins and outs. In this episode, Chad Petross breaks down tracing for family lawyers and shows you how these techniques can help your client get the best possible res...

Explaining divorce to a child is one of the most difficult moments a parent can go through…   As a single mother and teacher, my guest on this episode knows this firsthand.   Amy Tyson wrote a children’s book, One Princess, Two Castles , for her daughter, and she’s since shared the book with the world.   The book aims to bring hope, healing, and comfort to young children while reinforcing the idea...

When your clients are going through a divorce, they may want personal guidance through this difficult life change…   A life coach may be the answer.   But what is a life coach and how can you connect your struggling client to one?   Life coach Ashley Shihab helps people reconnect with themselves and move forward to a better future.   In this episode, she discusses the role of a life coach and how...

As a private family law attorney, you may not know the ins and outs of the Office of the Attorney General, but when dealing with a child support case, understanding the OAG can help you get a faster, or better, outcome for your clients. Today on the podcast, Daphne Trombley walks you through the OAG and child support cases. Daphne served a 7-year tenure as the Managing Assistant Attorney General f...

What challenges arise when a divorcing couple is buying or selling a home?   Today on the podcast, we discuss the intersection of family law and real estate.   My guest is Lance Taylor, a realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Plano, Texas. He teams up with attorneys to help divorcing clients navigate the real estate process.   Lance joins us to explore how attorneys and real estate agents can gui...

We are pleased to welcome Robert Bailes to the show. Robert is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bailes & Co., P.C. He is a CPA with accreditations in financial forensics and business valuations. His 35 years of experience as a financial expert has primarily been in the area of family law, focused on tracing and valuations. Robert is extremely knowledgeable of nuances in Texas case law when...

We’re excited to welcome Elisa Reiter of Underwood Perkins as our guest today on the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast. Elisa’s practice focuses on family law matters, including divorces, custody, grandparent rights, LGBTQ issues, and elder law issues. We’re sitting down with Elisa today to discuss how state courts across the country are redefining the laws pertaining to a psychological parent. El...

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Honey Sheff to the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast today.  Dr. Sheff is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 40 years of clinical experience and an expertise in family issues. She holds a Graduate Certificate Degree in Dispute Resolution. 95% of her practice is family law related, where she serves in the roles of a neutral Mental Health Professional and Child S...

We’re excited to talk to our guest JoAl Cannon Sheridan today. JoAl is a well-known and experienced trial lawyer in the area of family law. Board Certified in Family Law since 2008 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, JoAl is a nationally recognized speaker to both lawyers and judges on complex family law topics, including third-party and grandparent cases, conservatorship, interstate and i...

I’m excited to welcome my guest, Ryan Bauerle of Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC to the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast today.  Ryan is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law, and serves as Chair of the Family Law Committee and Liaison to the Section of Family Law of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and was elected as Director of District 4 by the...

Today we are excited to welcome Lindsay Menz to the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast. Lindsay is a Mortgage Loan Officer with Cross Country Mortgage. Cross Country Mortgage lends throughout the United States with most lending taking place remotely, providing mortgages for purchases, refinances, construction & renovation loans. As a single mother, Lindsay specializes in helping clients going t...

Today we’re talking with Lauren Duffer on the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast. Lauren has extensive training and expertise in collaborative divorce, modifications, assisted reproduction, child custody, complex marital property division, pre- and post-marital agreements, and adoption matters. She has recently joined the Sisemore Law Firm.  Today, 80% of Lauren’s practice involves Assisted Reprodu...

We’re excited to talk to our guest Jenny Womack of Jenny L. Womack, P.C. in Dallas, Texas. Since 1998, Jenny has helped create happy families by focusing her practice exclusively on adoption, surrogacy, gamete donation and family building.  Today, we’re sitting down with Jenny to delve deeper into the complex legal processes involved in adoption, surrogacy, and assisted reproduction, including:  ...

Today on the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast, we are sitting down with attorney Rocky Pilgrim. Rocky has been practicing law for over 18 years and owns Pilgrim Law Office, P.C., a family law firm with offices in Tomball and Richmond, Texas. With a focus on children, Rocky regularly serves as an amicus attorney in family law cases. Rocky says that an amicus is most appropriate when you have a hig...

Today on the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast, we welcome guest Robin Watts. Robin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Parenting Facilitator and Parenting Coordinator, and an expert in Reunification Therapy. One thing that can most negatively affect children’s development is high conflict between their parents. Robin joins us on the show today to discuss how forensic counseling can be useful...

Today we’re excited to welcome Richel “Rikky” Rivers to the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast.  Rikky has been practicing law for 46 years because she loves her work. She is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Civil Appellate Law and Family Law, and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.   An expert in family law jury trials, we invited her on the show today to share her knowledge a...

Today we are excited to welcome Maisha Colter to the show. Maisha is the Chief Executive Officer of the Non-Profit, AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse). AVDA’s mission is to end family violence by advocating for the safety and self-determination of victims, promoting accountability for abusers, and fostering a community response to abuse by providing family violence intervention and prevention...

Today, we’re excited to welcome Lauren Powell to the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast. Lauren is the founder and President of Powell Law Offices, P.C., a firm focused on family law, probate, and bankruptcy in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. She’s also an Adjunct Professor at The University of North Texas School of Law, is Nationally Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law, and is a sought-aft...

Today on the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast, our guest is Former State District Judge, Suzanne Wooten.  Judge Wooten has 27 years of experience in civil, family, and business law in the roles of trial attorney, mediator, arbitrator, and District Judge.  Her experience has given her a wide range of knowledge and techniques designed to help her resolve even the most difficult disputes. In the las...

We’re excited to welcome Ellen Williamson to the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast today. Ellen has been practicing law for over 15 years. Located in Dallas, her firm, Ellen Williamson Law PC, focuses on legal matters relating to estate planning, probate, and guardianship. Outside of the office, she’s an Ironman triathlete and marathon runner. We’ve invited her on the show today to walk us through...