I’ve Been Served with Divorce Papers. What Should I Do Now?
You’ve just been served with divorce papers. Either you’ve been expecting this day, and there is a sense of relief, or you’ve been entirely blindsided and are now in complete shock. Regardless, you must pull yourself together and react, and you must do so quickly. As upset as you may feel, and as frightening as […]
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 […]
Which Is Better: In-Person or Zoom Mediation?
In family law cases, mediation can save significant time, money, and emotional stress for families. Mediation can be conducted in person or via Zoom, and each method has advantages and disadvantages. As a family law mediation firm serving Fort Bend County and Harris County, Texas, we are skilled at utilizing both options and understand the […]
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, […]
I May Have to Go Through a Divorce. What Should I Do to Protect Myself?
Divorce is never easy. It’s an emotional and frightening time, even under the best of circumstances. But there are some things you can do now, before a suit is filed, to protect yourself and relieve the anxiety and stress you are feeling. A little preparation goes a long way should divorce become necessary or imminent. […]
Scheduling Mediation Just Got Easy!
Most courts require mediation at least once, sometimes twice, during the life of a typical family law case. Try to get two busy lawyers’ and a mediator’s calendars to align, and you could end up in the dreaded twenty-email thread from hell. The frustrating back and forth just to get a date on the books […]
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