There have been more Executive Orders signed by President Trump which have diverted some of the attention away from the Executive Order entitled Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship (i.e., the EO which ends birthright citizenship for certain...
Texas Family Law Blog
Child Support and Retirement Plans
On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Is this familiar? In your divorce or custody case, your Ex was ordered to pay for child support and is way behind but has a large 401(k) or other retirement plan providing your Ex with a...
What is a Guardian Ad Litem in Texas Family Court?
In CPS removal cases and some contested child custody cases, the judge may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child's best interests (this is different than representing the child, which is what an attorney ad litem does). This person may be a volunteer...
Small Business and Divorce
On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. If you are going through (or anticipating) a divorce, what happens to a business owned by one or the other of you? What about the money in the business bank accounts? The furniture and fixtures?...
Is Trump Changing Tax Rules So that the Parent Paying Child Support Gets the Tax Benefits / Deductions?
On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. A rumor exploded on social media that Trump said (some say already signed an Executive Order) that women who receive child support would no longer be able to claim the child as a dependent on...
Parental Alienation and Family Court
On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Thursday, January 16, 2025. In many of our cases we see children "weaponized" against the other parent by the use of psychologically abusive and/or controlling conduct and communications. The common term for this...
Did the Attorneys (and Their Client) that Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Sued, Blow Their Chance at a “Win”?
On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. I recently posted an article about the lawsuit Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Dak Prescott, filed against two lawyers (“Zehaie” and “Zehaie”) and their client Victoria Shores (“Shores”),...
Dallas Cowboys Quarterback, Dak Prescott, Files Defamation Case
On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Is This a Game Winner or Game Loser? A very interesting case was recently filed in Collin County, Texas.Victoria Shores (“Shores”) hired two attorneys (“Zehaie” and “Zehaie”) to send a demand...
Believing These Custody Myths Can Harm Your Case
On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Navigating a Texas divorce can be hard, especially when it involves minor children. When it comes to child custody and support, the law encourages parents to prioritize the children's...
Splitting A 401(k) In A Divorce
On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Divorce becomes complicated the more assets a couple shares. While most couples will focus on the division of property and child custody, there is one issue many people tend to...

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