Goranson Bain Family Law Advisor - September 2017

Family Law Advisor September 2017

Giving Your Children Your Best During Divorce By Anita C. Savage I've seen countless families transition through divorce. I've seen families handle their divorce well and I've seen families cycle downward into crisis. Some parents are so hurt and wounded that it is all they could do to make it through their divorce. Because of their pain, their focus shifts inwards and away from their children who were previously the center of their universe. It is over these parents and their children that I lose sleep at night. Read more

Esther R. Donald named Partner We are pleased to announce Esther Donald has been named a Partner. Her relentless focus on finding the right solutions for her clients has earned her the respect of her peers and the trust of her clients. Esther's strong sense of integrity and leadership skills will be an invaluable asset in her new role as a partner of the firm. Read more

Is a 50/50 Possession Schedule Right for Me? By Kathryn Flowers Samler One of the most difficult topics to

Tom Greenwald receives Lawyer of the Year recognition

resolve in custody litigation is what

Tom Greenwald was named 2018 Best

possession schedule will each party

LawyersÂŽ "Lawyer of the Year" for

have with the children. Judges in

Family Law in Dallas/Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report. The "Lawyer of

Texas have the discretion to order any possession

the Year" Award is

schedule that the Judge believes is in the best interest

given to the lawyer

of the child, which includes ordering a 50/50 possession

who has the highest

schedule. However, the Texas Family Code sets out a

overall peer-review

specific possession schedule known as the "standard

feedback in a certain

possession schedule" which the law presumes to be the

practice area for a particular geographic

schedule that is in the best interest of the children.

region.

Under the standard possession schedule, if each party