The Petross Law Firm

08/25/2022

I haven't posted here in a while, but here's an exciting reason to touch base. I was asked to be a guest on Holly Draper's Texas Family Law Insiders Podcast. We talked about property tracing, which can be a mundane topic, but I had a lot of fun doing it. Thanks Holly!
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https://draperfirm.com/2022/08/23/chad-petross-tracing-101/
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"Tracing is crucial in many clients’ divorce cases…

And any reputable family lawyer should understand this process.

If your client can’t afford to hire a tracing expert, you may be the one responsible for tracing—so you need to know the ins and outs.

In this episode, Chad Petross breaks down tracing for family lawyers and shows you how these techniques can help your client get the best possible result.

Listen to learn:

Tracing techniques for bank accounts and investment accounts
How to present tracing information in court
Tips for preparing for mediation
And more

Listen now..."

https://draperfirm.com/2022/08/23/chad-petross-tracing-101/

12/28/2020

03/31/2020

Gov. Greg Abbott today issued an executive order implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas. The protocols direct all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and

03/24/2020

The Texas Supreme Court has issued an emergency order related to possession orders in Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship. The language of your order is still in effect, and you're not exempted from following the order, regardless if there is an order to shelter-in-place.

03/23/2020

Parker County Commissioners' Court has issued a Declaration of Local Disaster. This Declaration restricts certain "non-essential business."

https://www.parkercountytx.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=416&fbclid=IwAR1QtxjZrzMbsO4lrhwNpEuaIHeBHWruHK9RTDdaG6IeSDsweSHeR4COiog

As far as your orders regarding possession of children, they are still in effect. Local Courts have not issued any orders that overrule your possession schedules or exempt parties from following them. Also, Courts across the state in similar situations have held that exchanges of possession are "essential business."

10/08/2019

Protect the health and emotional wellbeing of your children after your divorce by making sure these 8 things hold true.

12/22/2018

"For and separated families, the upcoming can be filled with dread instead of joy. Too often, children are caught in the stressful battle between separated parents, who haven’t realized they need to come up with new ways to make memories." http://ow.ly/3yXX30mJ9EI

02/12/2017

Here's an article on the other proposed bill that is getting a lot of press. It calls for the end of "no fault divorce" in Texas. Of the two bills, I find this the most objectionable. Yes, it is desirable to encourage marriages to stay together, but this isn't how you do that. In my opinion, the unintended consequences from this proposed bill would be disastrous. http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Proposed-bill-would-eliminate-no-fault-divorces-10829931.php

Once the fruitcake is gone and the Champagne bottle is empty, couples wanting out of their marriages tend to look to January as a prime time to figure out how to get a divorce. Lawyers call it “divorce month” because of an uptick in inquiries and filings following the holidays, but one state lawmake...

02/12/2017

Having an interesting discussion with a firend about the "equal parenting time" bill in Texas. Here's a quick overview of the issue by WFAA. I'll just say this... being treated equally in the eyes of the law would be ideal. But beware the unintended consequences of any new statute. Pay close attention to Judge Lewis's comments. http://www.khou.com/news/local/texas/texas-fathers-fight-for-equal-custody-law-at-legislature/406711194

DALLAS – A renewed effort is underway by fathers in this state to get a law passed allowing equal custody for both parents during a divorce.