With the start of the new year comes new discovery rules from the Supreme Court of Texas. The significant changes to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure apply to cases filed after January 1, 2021.
If a new client’s case
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New Discovery Rules as of January 1, 2021 (Updated)
(This post has been updated to reflect the current and final information about the new 2021 discovery rules.)
The Texas Supreme Court has released new discovery rules that will be effective January 1, 2021. While these rules are still under
O’Neil interviewed on appellate law podcast
Appellate Lawyers Todd Smith of Austin and Jody Sanders of Fort Worth interviewed O’Neil Wysocki Senior Shareholder Michelle O’Neil about her family law appellate practice for their Texas Appellate Law Podcast. Check out the full interview here:
Bostock opinion leaps forward with rights for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression
The United States Supreme Court has moved a giant leap forward in LGBTQ+ rights with the latest opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia. To say this is a HUGE deal is an understatement. In 2015, when the Court solidified
Pre-Litigation Mediation: Is it Right for You?
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that has become a requirement in most family law cases. A mediator is a neutral third-party who helps facilitate the settlement negotiations between the parties. Generally, one party and that party’s attorney stay
Considerations Before Filing For Divorce
You’ve been in quarantine with your spouse for six weeks, and you’re seriously considering filing for divorce. One question to consider prior to filing is: “What is my plan?” That question may seem almost unanswerable right now. Six weeks ago,
Presumed Possession Schedule for Infant or Toddler
In Texas, if your child is under the age of three, there is no presumed possession schedule that is in the child’s best interest. The standard possession order set forth in the Texas Family Code that is often discussed is
Child Support During COVID-19
One consequence of COVID-19 is that many people have lost their jobs. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, over 1 million Texans have filed for unemployment. If you’ve lost your job or are on reduced hours, where does that leave
Behind on child support payments? Your stimulus check could be affected.
Most of the country is under a lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. A lot of people are out of work, barely making ends meet, and are struggling to collect unemployment. There was a great relief when the President announced
Drug testing during COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders
In the context of a custody case, drug tests are court-ordered to protect the safety and well-being of the child or children the subject of the suit. The need or requirement for drug testing doesn’t change just because there is