In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, we must continue to adapt and find ways to solve problems without endangering public health and safety. Family conflict is one example of a problem that will always need solving, and mediation is often an effective solution. In-person gatherings are discouraged, meaning mediation must now be deli...
Read MoreWill Coronavirus Lead to a Spike in Divorce Rates?
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the US, many have theorized that stay-at-home orders and working from home would eventually cause many couples to get divorced. Some have even likened quarantine to a relationship pressure cooker or a time machine, where couples experience years’ worth of conflict in the span of just a few months. In...
Read MoreTips for Co-Parenting in a COVID-19 World
Sharing parental responsibilities can be difficult under the best of circumstances. The spread of COVID-19 makes co-parenting even tougher for some, adding stress to the lives of parents and children alike. It’s now more difficult to strictly abide by the terms of visitation agreements, particularly agreements that were ordered before the outbrea...
Read MoreThings to Think About If You’re Getting Divorced During the Pandemic
COVID-19 is surging in Texas, with thousands of new cases being confirmed every day. While the infection numbers capture the daily headlines, the full extent of the virus’ impact goes far beyond the statistics, reaching into every facet of life. For many, divorce is part of life right now, and the novel coronavirus is adding complicatio...
Read MoreGetting the Most Out of Mediation During the COVID-19 Crisis
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, we must continue to adapt and find ways to solve problems without endangering public health and safety. Family conflict is one example of a problem that will always need solving, and mediation is often an effective solution. In-person gatherings are discouraged, meaning mediation must now be delivere...
Read MoreTexas Executive Order No. GA-14
Relating to statewide continuity essential services aizd activities during the COVID-19 disaster. Texas-Govenor-Executive-Order-No-GA-14Download ...
Read MoreCARE Act
Overview The CARES Act is intended to be a broad economic stimulus and relief package. In addition to benefits-related issues, it includes relief for businesses, cash assistance for individual taxpayers, public health provisions and other provisions. The Senate hopes to vote on March 25. Once the bill moves through the Senate, the House ...
Read MoreDallas County Judge, Clay Jenkins, Recent Order
Dallas County Judge, Clay Jenkins, for the Dallas County Commissioners Court issued an Amended Order(attached), “Stay Home Stay Safe”, on March 22, 2020. If you have any questions regarding how this order or how this epidemic applies to your business please call Albin Oldner Law at 214-423-5100 or reach Todd Albin at talbin@albinoldnerla...
Read MoreChild Possession Schedules During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Parents across the country are navigating new frontiers during the COVID-19 pandemic including home schooling, stocking their pantries, and entertaining kids who can’t play with the neighbor kids or go to the playground. Parents who are divorced or separated have the added challenge of co-parenting across two houses and exchanging possession of ...
Read MoreEstate Planning Brought to the Forefront
Given the medically based impetus for this current societal and home-based lifestyle, it brings to the forefront the need to deal with your estate planning. Our trusts and estates practitioners often get phone calls around the new year when people make resolutions to get their affairs in order or in the summer when couples go on trips withou...
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