By some estimates, up to 19% of the U.S. population has been exposed to parental alienating behaviors, where one parent employs tactics to sabotage the targeted parent's relationship with the child.

Every summer as the calendar flips to August, parents everywhere realize just how underpaid teachers are as they prepare their kids to return to school in just a few days.

Oftentimes in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, a payment of a vendor's pre-petition claim can be overlooked.

Family transitions like divorce and separation present challenges for any family, but for high-asset families – including business owners, executives, and professional athletes – the issues involved in child custody can be uniquely complex.

When I tell people I am a divorce lawyer, a common response is, "Wow, I am so sorry, that's tough." My legal practice area often elicits such a response from lawyers and non-lawyers alike.

This article is third in a series on what to consider and steps to take when planning for preservation of your estate and affairs or those of a loved one.

There are several definitions of an executory contract. Generally, it refers to something (often a contract) that has yet to be fully performed or was completed but considered imperfect or where full execution is unassured.

This article is fifth in a series on what to consider and steps to take when planning for preservation of your estate and affairs — or those of a loved one.

An exclusion in an insurance policy eliminates coverage for certain acts, property, types of damage, or locations.

Remember the Texas Two-Step? Well, it is alive and well, but lessons can be learned from the dismissal of the LTL Management, LLC bankruptcy.

Bill Siegel was invited to write an article for the Bankruptcy spotlight in the May 2023 edition of the Dallas Bar Association's Headnotes publication. We are sharing the article here...

Economic uncertainty has a way of putting major life decisions on hold. For many individuals – especially business owners, executives, and other high-income professionals – the instinct is to wait until the economy stabilizes before moving forward with a major decision like divorce.

This article is second in a series on what to consider and steps to take when planning for preservation of your estate and affairs or those of a loved one.

The economic future of Texas is going to reach new heights within the next few years.

There are two provisions of the Bankruptcy Code that incentivize creditors to continue to work with financially distressed debtors — Sections 503(b)(9) and 546(c).

For parents considering divorce or separation, the impact on the children is of paramount importance. Custody issues can be complex and difficult to navigate.

One Day/One Trial jury duty service systems are becoming increasingly common across the United States.

The period between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day is sometimes referred to as "engagement season" because almost half of all marriage proposals occur during this time.

For high-net-worth individuals and business owners, divorce is more than just a legal transition — it is a restructuring of wealth, control, and future earning power.

For many couples, divorce later in life does not come after years of visible conflict. It follows a quieter realization – after children are grown and careers are established or winding down – that the marriage no longer works.