In: General Tips
How to Deal with High Conflict People
November 21, 2022How to deal with High Conflict People While holiday season is intended to be a joyous time,... Read More
Tips for Zoom Depositions by Marianne Howland
June 23, 2020As we are navigating this “new normal,” litigation continues and depositions are often a necessary part of litigation. Just because a…
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Furloughed and can’t afford child support?
May 12, 2020Question: If I am laid off or receive unemployment, does the amount of child support I pay change automatically? Generally, no.... Read More
Tips for Zoom Mediation by Marianne Howland
May 10, 2020Mediation over zoom and other video chatting platforms has become the norm these days. While there are some definite benefits to…
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DFW DIVORCE INSIDER PODCAST: EPISODE 5 with Jim Dolan
April 17, 2020YOUR QUESTIONS answered in our new Duffee + Eitzen podcast. Episode 5: Therapist Jim Dolan discusses Maintaining Intimacy During this Stressful... Read More
How to Keep the Money You Were Gifted or Inherited, by Lisa Duffee
January 15, 2020Did you receive a gift of money from your parents for Christmas? Do they give you an annual gift up to…
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A New Year, A New You
December 31, 2019A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU “It is a new year; time to shine like the stars! This is a wonderful…
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Divorce Deconstructed: How to prepare for a favorable outcome
October 9, 2019by Lisa Duffee When “I do” becomes “I’m done” Let me be clear, there is nothing easy about divorce. It will…
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Privacy and Technology in Your Practice: Why it Matters & Where is the Risk
October 2, 2019PRIVACY AND TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR PRACTICE: WHY IT MATTERS AND WHERE IS THE RISK Dallas Bar Association Technology Summit 2019 2019... Read More
Substance Abuse and Divorce
August 14, 2019Often, unhappy marriages lead to the use of substances as a means of coping. Alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription drugs are…
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What is my divorce going to cost?
August 7, 2019How much will my divorce cost? It is one of the first questions I’m asked when meeting with a client for…
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What You Should Know If You Are Considering Divorce
July 31, 2019The decision to divorce is never an easy one. Emotions are likely to be intense on both sides, which makes it…
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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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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.
Read MoreSpecial Education 101
November 12, 2018The current state of special education is quite a modern accomplishment. Before 1975, many students with disabilities were simply denied access…
Read MoreWhat is the best way to communicate with high conflict people?
November 12, 2018Not all people you encounter in your personal or professional life will be equipped to appropriately handle conflict. These so-called “high…
Read MoreWhat is an IEP?
November 12, 2018What is an IEP? An Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) is a written educational plan for a student in special education. The…
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