Among the top-ranked summer camps in Texas, there is a culture of building traditions and summer families among the kids who go to camp every year. School is out and the kids are gone at camp. It is time for many parents to enjoy the early part of summer before it gets too hot. Most […]
Podcast Topics: What subject matter appropriately requires child eye witness testimony; Age and maturity as factors influencing whether to put children on the stand; Inherent credibility issues, especially among younger children asked to testify; Alternatives to traditional in-court testimony to incorporate children?s testimony. Welcome to the Scroggins Law Group podcast series. This program features
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Often in the discovery phase of litigation, witnesses are identified and interviewed by attorneys seeking to find out whether the individual may be helpful in proving factual allegations. While it may seem appropriate to build an army of witnesses, an experienced family law attorney knows how to identify strategic witnesses and when to incorporate them
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If the future payment of college expenses is ripe for negotiation, it is important to prepare an agreement with certain terms to limit imagination and state specifically what defines college expenses.When negotiating the distribution of assets and expenses among parents, college expenses are an element in the process. Because Texas is not among the states
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Podcast highlights: When does is an amicus attorney or an attorney ad litem become involved in a family case? What are the various duties and functions of amicus attorneys and attorneys ad litem? How are amicus attorneys and attorneys ad litem selected and discharged? What to expect when an amicus attorney or an attorney
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The decision whether to file an appeal may be difficult to make and there may be several factors to be considered. This article offers a few points of information on divorce and family law appeals. To appeal or not to appeal; that may be the question in the minds of family law litigants who do
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If you know or believe there is going to be a schedule conflict, it is important to address the conflict early. There are several different options and schedule combinations that can satisfy everyone?s schedule concerns. Before I know it the end of the school year will be upon us and summer visitation and vacation schedules
What information may become public record in traditional divorce litigation? Taking steps to protect your online privacy and what to do with social media. Can information be sealed or redacted to prevent privacy breaches and identity theft? What can be done to protect your privacy in out-of-court settlement negotiations? Welcome to the Scroggins Law
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Before you do anything, start taking notes of everything that happens immediately following your initial contact with CPS. Note names, times, dates and subjects of any conversation. Call an experienced family law attorney who understands the CPS system and can assist you in the process. In past years, the thought of calling Child Protective Services
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As part of the divorce agreement, you may be required to pay alimony to your spouse. The amount of the alimony payments is determined in large part by how much money you make versus your cost of living. Another factor that’s considered is the amount of income or other financial resources already at your former
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