By: Duffee + Eitzen
Post Divorce Checklist
July 24, 2019There are many important items to consider when your divorce is final. Managing them all by yourself can feel overwhelming. Use the following checklist to determine key tasks that may need to be completed as you begin moving forward financially.
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Deciding to Divorce: Not a Quick or Easy Decision
July 18, 2019The decision to begin the divorce process can be frightening and the unknown overwhelming. In working with couples in divorce situations, it has been our experience that either one or both of them have known that the marriage was over for some time.
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If It Is Not In Writing It Didn’t Happen
July 10, 2019Parents tell me every day what a teacher or principal told them. Sometimes what I hear is shocking. Oftentimes I hear something that does not match what the law requires. But when it comes time to prove it, it becomes a “he said – she said” match, which rarely ends well for parents.
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Not Always Free to a Good Home – Your Pets in a Divorce
July 2, 2019In the event you or someone you know are thinking about a divorce, consider what you want to do about your pets. While there is no standard possession schedule for pets after divorce, a skilled family law attorney can help you navigate the divorce process, weighing the facts that would lead to a favorable outcome.
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Mediation: 5 Commonly Asked Questions
May 22, 2019QUESTION 1: DO WE HAVE TO MEDIATE? I FEAR IT WILL BE A WASTE OF TIME BECAUSE MY SPOUSE IS SO…
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D Magazines Best Lawyers In Dallas Event 2019
May 2, 2019(In Photo from left to right- Jody Johnson, Carla Calabrese & Marilea Lewis) We had so much fun at this years…
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D+E Donates $50,000 in Honor of Judge Hartman – Headnotes May 2019
May 2, 2019Duffee + Eitzen Honors Judge Merrill L. Hartman’s Legacy By Michelle Alden (original article posted from Dallas Bar Association –…
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Lisa Duffee, Marilea W. Lewis, and Melinda Eitzen – Best Lawyers 2019 D Magazine
April 25, 2019“Duffee + Eitzen, a powerful name in the Dallas family law arena, has recently joined forces with former family law Judge…
Read MoreMoore vs. Moore
March 1, 2019CASE OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER MOORE V. MOORE Facts: Husband and Wife were divorced in 2005. In the decree, the trial…
Read More4 Steps to a Healthier Marriage with Jim Dolan
March 1, 2019We were lucky to interview Psychotherapist Jim Dolan on keys to a healthy marriage. From Jim’s Website: “I have been called…
Read MoreJudge Hartman
January 25, 2019We celebrated Judge Merrill Hartman this month beginning with the re-dedication of the Merril Hartman Courtroom where we were truly moved…
Read More4 Ways To Stay Healthy During A Divorce
January 25, 2019Janurary is all about a fresh start. #1 Hire an individual counselor I tell everyone that is going through a divorce to…
Read MoreIn the Interest of D.S.H.
January 25, 2019Case of the Month January 2019 In the Interest of D.S.H. 2018 Tex. App. LEXIS 7889 (Tex. App. – Beaumont September…
Read MoreWhy Are There So Many Divorces Filed In January?
January 25, 2019Why are so many divorces filed in January? Fact: There are more divorce petitions filed in January than any other month. …
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Congratulations Melinda Eitzen & Lisa Duffee For Being Named Top Attorneys in Fort Worth 2018!
December 13, 2018Read Full List of Top Attorneys in Fort Worth Magazine’s December Issue
Read MoreFall Patio Party 2018
December 10, 2018This year, we were proud to Sponsor SMU VanSickle Family Law Clinic at our bi-annual Patio Party 2018! Thank you so…
Read MoreWhat Every Lawyer Needs to Know about Family Law
December 10, 2018What Every Lawyer Needs to Know about Family Law A presentation by Melinda Eitzen hosted by the TX Legal Forum…
Read MoreMeet Max By Jennifer
December 10, 2018Feature of the Month December Meet Max Series by Jennifer Leister How Meet Max Can Help Children in the Divorce Process:…
Read MoreMeet Larisa
November 28, 2018Larisa Martirosova is our newest attorney here at Duffee + Eitzen. Aside from being a true asset to our team,... Read More