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Texts, Emails & Social Media in Divorce

Candice Schwager — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:21:15 +0000

Electronic communications such as texts, email and even posts on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are fast becoming the most important pieces of evidence in divorce cases. In fact, 94 percent of 1,600 lawyers recently surveyed by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) claimed that text messages had increasingly become the most damaging evidence in divorce [...]

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Attorneys for Special Needs Children

Candice Schwager — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 19:41:44 +0000

Attorneys for Special Needs Children (“AFSNC”) is a 2010 Texas Non-Profit Corporation formed to raise awareness of issues facing families with special needs children, advocate for kids at the State and Local Level, and educate families and disabilities and civil rights. AFSNC neither represents families, nor is a referral service; however, some attorney members frequently represent families with special needs [...]

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Atty4kids Hosts ~ iPads for Autism!!

Candice Schwager — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 19:17:25 +0000

Each year Attorneys for Special Needs Children hosts iPads for Autism at Christmas as a way of giving something very special to autistic children–speech. Most of our clients are non-verbal, with different degrees of very limited speech. We take for granted the ability to communicate and without it, so many areas of life are limited. Being non-verbal means you have little [...]

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Christmas Spirit ~ Christmas Cards for Artist Anthony

Candice Schwager — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:53:40 +0000

This beautiful painting is one of many of Anthony. Anthony is 41 and has moderate to severe Autism. Anthony is impaired in many significant respects; yet, he has found an amazing gift–savant talent in art. His paintings average $15,000, when he is able to sell them. South Texas is not known for exquisite art, so the market is much difference than metropolitan areas. Anthony’s disability [...]

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Family Law: Divorce & Property Division

Candice Schwager — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:22:39 +0000

Clients frequently ask what kinds of information they will be required to divulge regarding their finances in a divorce. The information below is taken from a standard “Financial Information Sheet” required by Texas Family Courts in Harris County. This information, possibly more, can be discovered and entered into evidence. Prior to meeting with a lawyer, consider collecting the evidence and [...]

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Collaborative Law & Divorce

Candice Schwager — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:41:45 +0000

An emerging trend in Family Law, termed “Collaborative Law,” provides the opportunity for Spouses to have a truly amicable divorce based upon agreement and concession. This is likely the preferred approach if there are children involved and takes the least toll on the family, both emotionally and financially. Collaborate Law typically involves a team of professionals in legal, financial, and [...]

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Determining Primary Custody in Texas

Candice Schwager — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:17:57 +0000

Parents frequently asked “How is primary custody determined by the Courts?” The term “primary custody” is commonly used jargon to describe the Parent with the exclusive right to designate the child’s primary residence, since parents will be deemed Joint Managing Conservators in most cases (“JMC”). Joint Managing Conservator denotes the fact that both parents have the same rights and duties, [...]

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Using Social Media to Deny Alimony in Texas

Candice Schwager — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:55:43 +0000

A trend has emerged in the context of Texas Family Law to refer to the opposing spouse’s social media accounts in search of “smoking guns” and obtain an edge. This practice has provided unbelievable evidence and is seen primarily in cases where the Parties’ estate is substantial and one party seeks alimony from the other. Alimony is an exceptional remedy [...]

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Guardianship & Special Needs

Candice Schwager — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:15:13 +0000

If you have a child with moderate to severe special needs, such as Autism, chances are you’ve discussed Guardianship their ARD Committee or Physician. Perhaps you’ve even consulted DADS or an attorney. For parents and family members of those with intellectual disabilities, Guardianship is truly a must, rather than a consideration. Your child’s school district should begin discussing transition planning [...]

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Family Law & Divorce

Candice Schwager — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:13:28 +0000

“Staying married has its benefits. You can get much more sympathy from a bad marriage than a good divorce.” Few things in life are as thrilling as marriage or as painful as divorce; yet for those who must endure the pain, there is hope, provided you keep diplomacy and the best interests of your children above other concerns. Far too [...]

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