Strategies for Family Law in Texas 2011: Leading Lawyers on Handling Negotiations, Managing Client Expectations, and Navigating Recent Trends

• ISBN13: 9780314279255
• ISBN10: 0314279253
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-01
• Publisher: West Group

Summary

Strategies for Family Law in Texas provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on practicing family law in the state of Texas. Featuring shareholders and partners from some of the state's leading law firms, this book guides the reader through recent developments in family law, including new custody legislation and the effects of the economic crisis. From conducting initial discussions with clients to building a working relationship with opposing counsel, these authors offer advice on leveraging alternative dispute resolution, maintaining civility in the courtroom, and handling emotionally intense cases. Additionally, these attorneys analyze the latest decisions from the Texas courts and legislature in the past year, discussing the factors behind the judgments and the significance they will have for attorneys and their clients going forward. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this evolving field. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Changing of the Times: New Challenges and Strategies for Texas Family Law Practitioners	p. 7
Examining Old and New Strategies for Family Law Practitioners in Texas	p. 25
The Impact of Collaborative Law on Texas Family Law Strategies	p. 43
Keeping Up With Changing Practices, Laws, and Strategies in Texas Family Law	p. 55
The Practice of Texas Family Law Today	p. 69
Taking Charge and Managing Emotions in Challenging Family Law Cases	p. 93
Economic Considerations in Family Law	p. 103
Appendices	p. 125
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