Goranson Bain Family Law Advisor - April 2016

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Family Law Advisor April 2016

How national same sex marriage rights affect Texas Family Issues By Tracey Gajak

it came to judicial decisions pertaining to a long­term

Curtis Harrison II Named New Managing Partner

ban on same sex marriage in Texas. But the June 26th

Curtis W. Harrison II is well positioned

U.S. Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)

to lead GoransonBain. As managing

decision will have a profoundly positive effect on

partner, he is driven by clients' desire

certain family law issues for same­sex couples within

for value, creativity, quality and

the state.

efficiency. He knows today's client is

solution­focused. They want an

Still, the implementation of legal changes takes time in

attorney who has authentic

any state, and the SCOTUS decision can raise

compassion, yet will bring value

questions. Each Dallas family lawyer at GoransonBain

through their expertise and effectively

is ready to answer your questions and help protect

move them through the process and

your new rights.

prepare them for the future.

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The year 2014 had more questions than answers when

It is these hallmarks that have positioned GoransonBain as a front­ runner in family law. Curtis credits the

Counseling Reports May Be Required for Some Texas Divorces By Lerrin Goldberg

leadership of Beth E. Maultsby, who served as the firm's Managing Partner for the past four years, for spearheading the firm's growth yet retaining its unique culture and


A typical Dallas family lawyer might argue that no judge

reputation.

should have the right to order counseling under the

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personal belief that a divorcing couple might have a chance for reconciliation. Yet under Section 6.505 of the Texas Family Code, judges actually have this right. When the court requires counseling, this requirement might delay the overall divorce process, but it does not permanently prevent a divorce from moving forward. Read more

Attorney Recognition Five GoransonBain family law attorneys have earned inclusion on the 2016 Rising Stars list compiled by Super Lawyers. P. Lindley Bain, Angel J. Berbarie, Hayley B. Collins, Lene’ Alley DeRudder and Kathryn F. Samler are making their repeat appearances on the exclusive annual ranking limited to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in Texas. Read more

Meet Curtis Harrison II Curtis Harrison joined GoransonBain in December of 2011 as a partner. Mr. Harrison has practiced law for twenty­two years, is board certified in family law, and is the current managing partner for GoransonBain.

Kathryn Murphy

Recognized at The University of Texas

What did you do prior to joining GoransonBain?

at Tyler Alumni Association 2016

"I began my practice in 1994 working for a small civil

Alumni and Friends Gala.

litigation firm in Las Colinas, handling personal injury,

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bankruptcy, and family law cases. In 1998 I opened my own firm in Frisco, Texas, handling anything that came in the door. The firm grew over the next several years to become the law firm Albin Harrison Roach. In 2011 I accepted the invitation from GoransonBain to join their

Meet Us On Video

firm as a partner."

Divorce raises many questions, and

Read his full Q & A session

finding the right lawyer is the way to start answering them. At GoransonBain, you can learn about our lawyers experience, qualifications and personal approach to Family Law by viewing our Meet Us On Video page. Featured Attorney Videos:


Founded in 1987, GoransonBain has fostered a constructive atmosphere and strategic approach to help clients who are going through a divorce, control costs, minimize the disruption to their daily lives and achieve the best possible outcome. In 2013, 2014 and 2015, U.S. News & World Report named GoransonBain a "Best Law Firm" in its U.S. News ­ Best Lawyers® for family law and family law mediation.

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