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Our North Texas divorce law firm offers legal representation to clients facing high-stakes cases and custody matters and family law disputes with complex business and economic components.

09/28/2026

Did you know your social media posts are protected speech, or that an employer usually can't just say "no" to a religious accommodation request?

In this episode of The Melinda Eitzen Show, Melinda Eitzen sits down with constitutional lawyer Christy Jump to unpack religious freedom, free speech, and employment law, guided by the principle on Christy's own business card: "The Constitution applies to all."

They explore what religious discrimination really looks like in the workplace, where the limits of free speech fall online, and how government overreach gets checked in federal court.

Whether you're an employee who feels wronged, an employer trying to do right, or simply someone who cares about constitutional rights, this episode is a clear and compelling listen.

Watch the full epsiode here or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

About the Guest

Christina Jump is a constitutional lawyer who focuses on preserving people's rights and training others to protect them. She represents minority and lesser-understood religious groups, defends free speech and the right to peaceful protest, and advises companies on employment policies, manager training, and neutral workplace investigations. Practicing federal law nationwide, Christy also represents individuals who have been discriminated against or wronged, and runs the Jumpstart Legal Justice Center. To contact Christina, visit jump-start-legal.com

09/21/2026

When routines change, what gets lost along the way?

Melinda Eitzen joined News Radio 105.5 WERC to discuss how something as simple as eating separately can point to a larger shift in connection and why maintaining meaningful touchpoints matters.

Listen to the full conversation here for her perspective on the everyday dynamics that can reveal, and help prevent greater marital disconnection.

09/18/2026

We are proud to congratulate eight Duffee + Eitzen attorneys recognized by Texas Super Lawyers® in 2026.

Melinda Eitzen, Lisa Duffee, Marilea Lewis, Jodi Bender, T. Hunter Lewis and Vanessa Sheppard have been named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list, with Brittney Bramlett and Josh Dossey recognized as 2026 Texas Rising Stars.

These honors reflect the experience, dedication and exceptional work each of these attorneys brings to their clients and to our firm every day.

Congratulations to all eight on this well-deserved recognition!

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09/15/2026

What if a co-parenting coach could fit in your pocket and cost a fraction of a lawyer's hourly rate?

In this episode of The Melinda Eitzen Show, Melinda Eitzen sits down with attorney John Polk and his wife, Emily Polk, to talk about parenting facilitation and the app they built to help divorced parents communicate better.

John explains how a parenting facilitator helps parents stay out of court by resolving disputes over schools, medical decisions, and schedules, getting ahead of conflict before it becomes costly litigation. Then he and Emily introduce CoParent IQ, built from John's own facilitation transcripts and the Texas Family Code, which rewrites emotional messages into child-focused ones and teaches better communication along the way. They also discuss why generic AI tools can make co-parenting conflict worse, and how purpose-built technology can strip the emotion from a heated text before it ever gets sent with GetCPIQ.com

Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform

08/26/2026

Most people who ask for a prenup can't actually say what they want it to do, or what the law would do without one.

In this episode of The Melinda Eitzen Show, Melinda Eitzen sits down with family law attorney Anita Savage, who brings nearly 30 years of experience and a collaborative, family-centered approach to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

They unpack how a collaborative approach turns prenups and postnups from a source of tension into a genuine planning exercise—one that helps couples clarify their goals, protect what matters to each of them, and avoid the fights that adversarial drafting so often causes. Anita also explains when a postnup makes sense and how these agreements intersect with estate planning.

Whether you're planning a wedding, rethinking your finances mid-marriage, or simply curious about how these agreements really work, this episode offers a refreshingly practical and human perspective.

Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

Duffee + Eitzen is proud to have 9 lawyers recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawye...
08/20/2026

Duffee + Eitzen is proud to have 9 lawyers recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 edition.

The Best Lawyers in America®: Lisa Greenwood Duffee · Melinda Hartman Eitzen · Marilea W. Lewis · Jodi Bender · T. Hunter Lewis · Vanessa Sheppard

Ones to Watch®: Brittney Bramlett · James Joshua Dossey · Devin Kerns

Recognized across family law, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law. Selected through peer review.

Congratulations to all of our attorneys!

08/14/2026

Melinda Eitzen joined News Radio 700 WLW to talk about "gray divorce", the sharp rise in divorces among couples 50 and older, now four in ten nationwide.
Her take: these marriages didn't fall apart overnight. They were unhappy for years, and what changed is that people now feel free to do something about it.
Her advice is worth hearing even if divorce isn't on your radar. We schedule physicals without a second thought, relationships deserve the same regular maintenance. Listen to the full interview here.

08/05/2026

Think custody is the most complicated part of a divorce? Often, it's the property.

In this episode of The Melinda Eitzen Show, Melinda Eitzen sits down with Duffee + Eitzen attorney, Victoria Buckley, to break down the biggest misconceptions people have about dividing property in a Texas divorce.

They explain what "community property" really means, why the burden of proving separate property is so high, and how commingling can quietly turn a separate asset into a shared one.

Whether you're facing a divorce, advising someone who is, or simply want to understand your financial rights, this episode offers clear, practical insight into one of the most misunderstood parts of the process.

Watch on YouTube (https://youtu.be/FLPanVC7iJ8) or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

07/21/2026

What can couples actually do to keep their marriage out of family court?

In this episode of The Melinda Eitzen Show, Melinda Eitzen sits down with Dallas County family court Judge Danielle Diaz Clark for a candid, "public service" conversation drawn from their combined decades of watching marriages at their hardest moment.

They explore why communication breaks down before couples ever reach court, the importance of accountability and learning to say a healthy "no," and how substance abuse, dishonesty, and overlooked red flags so often lead to divorce. Judge Diaz Clark also shares her child-centered perspective from the bench on why she interviews children, and how divorcing parents can protect them by co-parenting with courtesy and keeping them out of the middle.

Whether you're navigating a difficult marriage, co-parenting after divorce, or simply curious about what a family court judge sees every day, this episode offers practical, compassionate insight.

Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

Congratulations to Richard T. Sutherland, Of Counsel at Duffee + Eitzen, on a remarkable milestone: 50 years as a licens...
07/08/2026

Congratulations to Richard T. Sutherland, Of Counsel at Duffee + Eitzen, on a remarkable milestone: 50 years as a licensed Texas attorney.

Richard was honored at the State Bar of Texas 50-Year Lawyer ceremony, recognizing the class of 1976–2026, five decades of service, advocacy, and dedication to the legal profession. It’s an achievement few reach, and one that speaks to a career built on integrity and an unwavering commitment to clients.

We’re proud to celebrate Richard and the legacy he brings to our firm. Here’s to fifty years, and to the wisdom that comes with them.

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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