School Choice Showdown: How to Allocate Educational Rights in Mediation Under H.B. 2495
If you’ve mediated or tried a custody case in the last few years, you already know that school-choice disputes have turned into one of the biggest sticking points in Texas family law. Parents aren’t just arguing about curriculum anymore. They’re battling over public vs. private, charters, magnets, out-of-district transfers, and everything in between. And because […]
Spousal Maintenance Gets Real: Why Mehta Is Your New Go-To Case
The Texas Supreme Court’s June 2025 decision in Mehta v. Mehta (No. 23-0507) is a game-changer for family lawyers and mediators. It grounds spousal maintenance in real-world family realities, not just in spreadsheets. If you’re navigating support for a stay-at-home caregiver or challenging maintenance claims, this case is your new toolkit essential. The Court didn’t rewrite Texas Family […]
Save the Date! Open House & Grand Opening!
Exciting news! Save the Date! We’re thrilled to announce an Open House to celebrate the Grand Opening of our family law mediation practice, Armatys Millard, PLLC. We’d love for you to join us to celebrate this milestone. Come check out our new offices and join your colleagues for some fun outside of court. Bring your […]
NEW RULE: TRCP 21d – What You Need to Know About Electronic Court Appearances
Summary The Texas Supreme Court issued a new administrative order on January 27, 2023, finalizing rule changes regarding notice and appearances at court proceedings. Effective February 1, 2023, the order completes implementation of TRCP 21d, a new rule entitled “Appearances at Court Proceedings.” The order also amends TRCP 21(b) regarding service of notice, changing terminology […]
Should You Designate a “Tiebreaker” to Resolve Disputes Over Parental Rights and Duties?
It has become increasingly common practice for family law practitioners (and mediators) to designate a tiebreaker to resolve disputes over parental rights. When parents can’t agree on medical, psychological, or educational decisions regarding a child, a pediatrician, therapist, or school counselor is often vested with the authority to make the final decision. In other words, […]
Former Family Law Judges Open Mediation & Arbitration Firm
On January 1, 2023, Armatys Millard, PLLC, will open the doors of a new law firm in Richmond, Texas, specializing in Mediation and Arbitration of family law disputes. The firm consists of Walter Armatys and John Millard, two seasoned family law attorneys who served as State District Family Court Judges in Fort Bend County, Texas, […]
It’s Official! Announcing Armatys Millard!
It’s Official! Announcing MediationJudges.com! Former Family District Court Judges Walter Armatys and John Millard are pleased to announce the opening of Armatys Millard, PLLC, specializing in Mediation and Arbitration of Family Law disputes. 200 S. 10th Street, Richmond, Texas 77469 (281) 313-6800