Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC

09/29/2025

Tired of poring over your code book to re-learn the UCCJEA every time an interstate custody issue comes up? 🤯

We feel you, so we created this handy cheat sheet to make everyone's lives easier. You can check out other handy tools that help our family law community be better equipped on our website :

09/19/2025

Bringing a unique family and child-centered perspective to family law, Amy Lambert's passion for helping children and families stems from her personal experiences. Having experienced her parents' emotional divorce as a teen, Amy is driven to make a positive impact in the lives of her clients.

Renowned for her mature demeanor, straightforward style, and heart for families, Amy is recognized as one of the most trusted collaborative lawyers and mediators in the Austin family law community. Her commitment to helping couples navigate divorce and family restructuring through both collaborative law and mediation sets her apart. In addition to her collaborative divorce and mediation practices, Amy also enjoys helping clients begin and build their families through robust premarital agreements and assisted reproduction legal practices.

Amy's approach combines patience, creativity, and resilience, offering clients compassionate and practical guidance during their most challenging times. Recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by Thompson Reuters each year since 2018 (and a "Rising Star" for seven years previously), Amy has also been recognized annually in the "Best Lawyers in America" by Woodward White, and was named "Lawyer of the Year" for Collaborative Law in 2023.

Beyond her legal practice, Amy remains dedicated to giving back to the community. Serving in various roles within the legal community, including as the past President of Collaborative Divorce Texas Board of Trustees and president-elect of the Board of Directors for Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, Amy volunteers her time as a mediator and continues to support pro bono initiatives. Amy is also active in her church community and serves on the board of Austin New Church. Amy is a professor at the University of Texas School of Law, teaching classes on marital relations and divorce.

With a commitment to excellence and a heart for service, Amy Lambert embodies the values of integrity, compassion, and dedication in everything she does. Amy strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients, guided by her unwavering commitment to make a difference in the lives of families.

09/15/2025

The Texas Chapter AFCC 2025 Annual Conference is coming to the Cambria Hotel Uptown (near The Domain)! This year’s theme is:

Beyond Awareness: Bias Recognition and Strengthening Cultural Competence for Legal and Mental Health Professionals

You’ll gain powerful insights from leading experts in law, psychology, and family conflict resolution—PLUS, we’re offering two pre-conference trainings on the morning of October 9 to help you go even deeper:

🔹 Track One – GAL/Amicus Training
Patricia Dixon, JD | Leslie Smith | Cynthia Gonzalez, LMSW
→ Understand the legal foundations of GALs/Amicus roles, ethical duties, and best practices for working with children and families. Includes case studies and interactive discussion.

🔹 Track Two – Custody Evaluation Training
Ed Silverman, Ph.D. | Tammi Axelson, DSW, LMSW-IPR | Aaron Robb, Ph.D.
→ Learn from seasoned evaluators about the most common mistakes in custody evaluations—and how to avoid them to strengthen your process and confidence.

Both tracks are approved for 3.0 Continuing Education Credits. Registration: Members $75 | Non-Members $100.

Then stay for the full conference (Oct 9–10) featuring dynamic sessions like:

Dr. Ryan Sutton – Unpacking Cultural Bias: Exploring Identity Development and Cultural Humility in Practice

Dr. Adrienne Tinder – Resilience in the Room: Maintaining Professional Integrity with Challenging Clients

Earn up to 8.75 CEU/MCLE credits (including ethics + cultural diversity hours).

Details & registration: texasafcc.org/2025-texas-conference

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your practice, connect with colleagues, and gain tools you can use immediately.

09/08/2025

Our very own Jami Milner Turner, President of the Texas Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), will be kicking off the 2025 Texas Chapter AFCC Annual Conference! The 2025 Texas Chapter AFCC Conference is coming to Austin on October 9–10, 2025 at the Cambria Hotel Uptown.

This year, we’re proud to have Jami leading as President and Jonathan serving as Treasurer—guiding our chapter with vision and dedication.

Join legal and mental health professionals from across Texas as we go “Beyond Awareness: Bias Recognition and Strengthening Cultural Competence.

Learn more: https://texasafcc.org/2025-texas-conference/

09/03/2025

Save the Date: October 9–10, 2025 – Austin, TX

Join us at the Texas Chapter AFCC Annual Conference, held at the Cambria Hotel Uptown (near The Domain) for Beyond Awareness: Bias Recognition and Strengthening Cultural Competence for Legal and Mental Health Professionals.

Why this matters: This two-day interdisciplinary conference brings together judges, attorneys, mediators, mental health professionals, court administrators, evaluators, and financial planners, all working together to resolve family conflict while centering cultural competence.

Speaker Spotlight – October 9, Afternoon Sessions:

Dr. Ryan Sutton (UT Austin): kicks off with “Unpacking Cultural Bias: Exploring Identity Development and Cultural Humility in Practice”, offering a deep dive into identity development, psychological assessment, and cultural humility in forensic contexts.

Dr. Adrienne Tinder (Lic. Psychologist since 2009): follows with “Resilience in the Room: Maintaining Professional Integrity with Challenging Clients”, sharing insights from her work in therapy, forensic assessments, child custody evaluations, and expert testimony.

Perks for Attendees:

Earn up to 8.75 CEU credits, including 3 ethics credits and 2 cultural‑diversity hours for mental health professionals—and the same for attorneys via MCLE accreditation.

Early‑bird pricing available through September 17:
‑ Texas Chapter Members: $250
‑ Non‑Members: $300
- Judges: $250
- Students: $150

Ready to learn, connect, and strengthen your practice?
Register now and stay tuned for more Speaker Spotlight announcements! For registration links and full details, visit the conference page on the Texas AFCC website - https://texasafcc.org/2025-texas-conference/

08/25/2025

Our very own Jami Milner Turner, President of the Texas Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), will be kicking off the 2025 Texas Chapter AFCC Annual Conference!

The 2025 Texas Chapter AFCC Conference is coming to Austin on October 9–10, 2025, at the Cambria Hotel Uptown.

This year, we’re proud to have Jami leading as President and Jonathan serving as Treasurer—guiding our chapter with vision and dedication.

Join legal and mental health professionals from across Texas as we go “Beyond Awareness: Bias Recognition and Strengthening Cultural Competence.

Learn more here: https://texasafcc.org/2025-texas-conference/

08/22/2025

Going through a divorce and need to figure out how to handle the house?

Check out this comprehensive guide on how to split home value in a divorce from NerdWallet. Learn about options like selling the house, one spouse keeping it, or temporary joint ownership. Make informed decisions with expert advice on dividing home equity and navigating refinancing.

Learn more:

Here are the three main ways you can divide up your home's equity after a divorce.

08/08/2025

Divorce can be financially draining if not managed wisely.

Check out this podcast episode by WSJ on the most expensive mistakes you can make during divorce proceedings. Learn from experts and avoid common pitfalls.

Learn more: https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/your-money-matters/the-most-expensive-mistakes-you-can-make-in-a-divorce/6f0b7d0d-d7d6-422f-bb9b-4e9a95c798f1?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAgrtEAKcSMc3ykZQy3vOVmKiJxrrZsMhsFUdXhFqPuIak0wvqx2seLCmtVxXH4%3D&gaa_ts=68517c22&gaa_sig=ShZcgbopWj2PlUD9ArYri9tmkLAqwJYS5BKsbFw35kL4aAw7CNg8w2Kdf-F5RjsRCLBjd7pmwOn_S8a_e6Stmg%3D%3D

Divorce brings out strong emotions — and sometimes, that means less-than-perfect financial judgment. Host Julia Carpenter talks with WSJ contributor Joann S. Lublin to learn how you can avoid five of the costliest divorce mistakes. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.

08/06/2025

The recent divorce filing of billionaire David Geffen from David Armstrong has sparked intrigue, particularly due to the absence of a prenuptial agreement. As reported by The New York Times, the dissolution of their two-year marriage sheds light on the potential implications for Mr. Geffen's substantial fortune.

While experts speculate on the financial outcomes in California divorce law, the decision not to have a prenup suggests a potentially complex situation. The filing indicates Mr. Geffen's intention to provide spousal support, with considerations for their opulent lifestyle playing a role in the proceedings.

Stay updated on this evolving story that intertwines wealth, relationships, and legal intricacies. Read more about David Geffen's divorce here:

The billionaire’s marriage to David Armstrong ended with the familiar “irreconcilable differences.” Is Mr. Geffen’s fortune in jeopardy?

07/31/2025

Meet Scott Milner, a founding partner at Friday Milner Lambert Turner PLLC.

A highly versatile litigator, J. Scott Milner is known throughout central Texas for his effective and aggressive advocacy in the courtroom as well as for his ability to avoid court altogether through the negotiation of creative settlements. Mr. Milner focuses primarily on high-net-worth and/or complex divorces, child custody matters, and appeals. Mr. Milner's ability to bring seemingly deadlocked disputes to negotiated resolutions, as well as his record of success in both bench and jury trials has made him a go-to lawyer in the area for high-stakes cases. He also regularly handles post-trial matters and appeals throughout the state.

Mr. Milner received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. He is AV Rated "Preeminent" by Martindate Hubbell, has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer or Rising Star every year since 2011, and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2019. He's been board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2012.

You can learn more about Scott and about the rest of our team on our website.

07/28/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Amy Lambert!🎉

We’re proud to share that our very own Amy Lambert recently completed her term as President of the Board of Trustees of Collaborative Divorce Texas.

Amy’s leadership in the collaborative divorce community reflects her deep commitment to helping families navigate divorce with dignity, respect, and forward-thinking solutions. Her dedication to resolving family law matters with compassion and integrity is what sets her—and our firm—apart.

At Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC, we are proud to support and lead the way in collaborative family law throughout Texas. If you’re seeking experienced guidance through life’s most difficult transitions, we’re here to help!

07/23/2025