The Scroggins Law Group Family Law Podcast

Sometimes a marriage fails because of a mixture of several conflicts that the couple cannot get past. The list of reasons people get a divorce is long, but for today's program, we focus on four main reasons for divorce: financial reasons, intimacy issues, impossible conflicts, and a difference of priorities and interests in life. So why do people get divorced? For a consultation for divorce, family law, child custody, and related issues call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100. In this program, Mark mentions that he always asks people who come into his office whether there is a chance at reconciliation. While some have the intent to reconcile, the other might not agree. Mark says it seems like too often people do not work hard enough on saving the marriage and they give up too quickly. Mark suggests people try and get some help like some marriage counseling, talk to a clergy member, or a money manager. The point Mark drives home is that it takes buy-in from both parties to fix things. Topics Covered in this program: Financial Conflicts About Spending vs Saving Are a Reason People Get Divorced Romance Decreasing and Intimacy Disappearing Can Lead to Divorce Inability to Resolve Conflicts and Decisions to Get Divorced Different Interests and Priorities in Life Leading to Divorce See the full video interview on the Scroggins Law Group website

Mark leads our program talking about the very incorrect assumption many make, which is that if the courthouses are closed to non-essential matters, the law firms are also closed. No, this I not the case, the law firms are open and so are the courts, with the limitation that some hearings are still being done virtually by using Zoom while others are done in open court. For a consultation for divorce, family law, child custody, and related issues call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100. Mark leads our program talking about the very incorrect assumption many make, which is that if the courthouses are closed to non-essential matters, the law firms are also closed. No, this I not the case, the law firms are open and so are the courts, with the limitation that some hearings are still being done virtually by using Zoom while others are done in open court. Topics Covered in this program: The Courts Are Operating and Law Firms Are Open, Scroggins Law Group is Open for Business The Courts Are Open, But What Does That Mean? How Courts are Opening Varies From County to County What Type of Questions and Issues are Arising When People are Calling Scroggins Law Group? COVID-19 Has People on Either Extreme or Somewhere on the Spectrum of Their Beliefs See the full video interview on the Scroggins Law Group website: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/scroggins-law-group-is-open-for-business-during-covid-19

Mark talks about the first 6 weeks of staying at home, having kids at home, and not being able to get out; you find out how close you are to your spouse or how ready you are to be done with that person. For a consultation for divorce, family law, child custody, and related issues call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100. People who already know they have a problem with addictions, alcohol, or drugs, might be having a difficult time during Coronavirus. Many people who went through substance abuse treatment use a system of support mechanisms to stay sober. Unfortunately, during a shutdown, the coping mechanisms are interrupted. Yes, going for a walk is good, but it just is not the gym. And yes, AA meetings on Zoom are helpful but do not feel the same. Staying sober can be a major challenge.   Topics Covered in this program: Mental Health and Addiction Issues with Coronavirus and Stay at Home Situation The New or Temporary Normal in Divorce and Child Custody What to Expect if You Have an Issue Where You Need to Get a Divorce Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health: Struggling with Coronavirus and Stay at Home Situations Being the Best Parent While Kids Watch How You React to the Coronavirus and Stay at Home Situation See the full video interview on the Scroggins Law Group website: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/parenting-and-divorcing-the-coronavirus-and-stay-at-home-situation

Are You Making Sure You are Taking Care of Yourself and Contacting Others at Home During Divorce and Coronavirus? All cautions aside, Mark talks about the importance of interacting with one another using something like Zoom to participate in one on one video chats and meetings, as it helps us all maintain a sense of normalcy. What are you doing to reach out and talk to someone and find out how they are doing?  What Your Head is Telling You Might Not be the Truth Emotions can run high when you are stuck at home during a lockdown, as Mark describes. Limited mobility and attitude can affect one another, just like when we are sick or injured.  Making or Breaking Your Marriage or Relationships with Former Spouses Mark talks about people using the Coronavirus to mess with the other parent. For example, a parent keeping a child away from the other parent because there had been a distant touch with someone else who may have tested positive for Coronavirus.  See the full video interview on the Scroggins Law Group website: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/staying-sane-at-home-during-divorce-and-coronavirus For a consultation for divorce, family law, child custody, and related issues call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

What are Essential Hearings and Matters and How are Courts Operating? CPS cases, criminal cases, and such, are essential matters. Typically under the current situation, the courts are hearing cases involving family violence, protective orders, and temporary restraining orders. These essential hearings are currently being done by Zoom, although some counties like Dallas County are doing things differently Mark explains that procedures are changing quickly. Yes, You Can Still File for Divorce and Modification Cases During COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak Mark explains that during the COVID-19 Coronavirus shelter in place, and stay at home orders, you certainly can still begin a divorce case or modification, or new custody case. Everything you could do before, you can still do now, it just may require a more virtual process. See the full video interview on the Scroggins Law Group website: COVID-19 Coronavirus Impact on Divorce and Child Custody For a consultation for divorce, family law, child custody, and related issues call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

There are Several Forms of Discovery in Divorce and Child Custody Discovery is written and oral. Written discovery includes interrogatory questions. Written discovery includes requests for the production of documents, requests for disclosures, subpoenas, and requests for admissions. Depositions are also used in discovery. How Are Discovery Documents and Information Used? Overall, discovery documents are used to prove your allegations in your case as well as learning the opposing party's allegations and the theory of why they should win. What is the Role of the Client in the Discovery Process in Divorce and Child Custody? Clients are the ones responsible for gathering all the information sought in requests for production of documents. Clients are the ones who must answer the request for admissions. And clients are the ones who are testifying in depositions. See the full video interview on the Scroggins Law Group website: Discovery in Divorce and Child Custody in Texas For a consultation for divorce, family law, child custody, and related issues call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

Dallas area divorce attorney Mark L. Scroggins talks about mental health in child custody cases, where the mental health of the parents or children may be at issue. Is there a diagnosis? Is a psychological evaluation necessary? There are several issues Mark L. Scroggins talks about in this video podcast, including how therapists are used in child custody.  The full video of this content is located on the Scroggins Law Group website. Among the important issues in a child custody case, are whether a parent or child has an existing mental health diagnosis and whether it makes sense to ask for the court to order a psychological evaluation of a parent or child when there are mental health issues in child custody cases.   Mark reminds us that when the door is opened to reviewing mental health, everything may be under examination. If a child has a therapist, because they are struggling and the child tells everything to the therapist, that can come to light. Mark further explains using an example involving child custody evaluators and he explains the process through which they investigate and report their recommendations. Psychiatrists and psychologists can come in and testify about their mental health conclusions and recommendations for treatment and medication if necessary. Mental health experts can play a multitude of roles. Call Mark L. Scroggins and the Team of Custody Trial Lawyers at Scroggins Law Group for Help with Mental Health Issues in Child Custody (214) 469-3100

In this Scroggins Law Group production, we take a closer look at final trials in divorce and child custody cases in Texas. Ideally, you and your Frisco divorce lawyer can settle your divorce and child custody issues outside of court and without going to a final trial. In fact, most of the important decisions about who is going to live where, with whom, and pay for what, are all determined at the beginning of the suit at a Temporary Orders Hearing. But when things change during the course of the suit, and when the evidence and reports about property and children's issues bring more to light, a final trial becomes necessary. See the full article summary on our website: Final Trials in Divorce and Child Custody: What to Expect Call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group When You Have Questions About Final Trials in Divorce and Child Custody (214) 469-3100

This Scroggins Law Group podcast is full of detailed information about the discovery process and great examples and illustrations of how written and oral discovery is used as evidence to prove allegations as well as to challenge creditability. Do not miss out on this great information!   What is Pre-Trial Discovery in a Texas Divorce and Custody Lawsuit? What is the Client's Role in Working with their Divorce Lawyer in Discovery Preparation in Texas Divorce and Custody Cases? Why is Credibility so Important in a Divorce or Custody Case, and Your Discovery Process How is Pre-Trial Discovery Used in Hearings and Trials in Texas Divorce and Custody Cases? Watch the full video podcast on the Scroggins Law Group website: Pre-Trial Discovery in Texas Divorce and Custody: A Video Podcast with Mark L. Scroggins. For a consultation for divorce, family law, child custody, and related issues call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

In this podcast, you can learn everything you need to know to understand your current possession schedule and the standard holiday possession schedule. Mark will also suggest ways to solve problems before they arise and how to negotiate a proper solution without ruining everyone's holidays. Of course, if you need to go to court, Mark covers that as well. What is Your Current Holiday Possession Arrangement? What Common Problems Can Arise and Disrupt Holiday Possession? Negotiating Solutions to Holiday Scheduling Conflicts and Problems When Your Matter is an Emergency and You Have to Go to Court Watch the full video podcast on the Scroggins Law Group website:Holiday Possession Schedules: A Video Podcast with Mark L. Scroggins. For a consultation for divorce, family law, child custody, and related issues call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

Most parents believe they should be named the primary parent with custody of the child, and that the other parent should have periods of possession and access with the child. Things can get volatile in high stakes divorce and custody cases when both parents are ready to fight each other for more parenting time and the right to determine where the child lives. However, how well one wages a battle is not what indicates good parenting. The court uses a variety of resources to help weigh the facts and evidence presented. From custody evaluators to psychological experts, amicus attorneys and ad litems, it can take a coordinated effort to determine what will be in the best interests of the child. Families in Frisco, Dallas, and Plano, Texas, call Mark L. Scroggins when they need a Board-Certified Family Law Attorney.  Mark L. Scroggins is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The full podcast summary with the video you can watch and audio to listen to is available on the Scroggins Law Group website: Child Custody and High-Conflict Divorce: A Mark L. Scroggins Podcast. For a consultation for divorce, family law, child custody, and related issues call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

Mark L. Scroggins is Board-Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. When parents in Frisco, Dallas, and Plano, Texas have questions regarding geographic restrictions, they call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group.   You can find a full summary of the contents of Mark's podcast interview here: Geographic Restrictions in Texas Divorce: A Mark L. Scroggins Podcast. Also, you can watch the entire interview on our Geographic Restrictions YouTube video shot when recording this podcast. When you divorce and parents are both appointed as joint-managing conservators, there are likely going to be geographic restrictions on where parents can move with the children during and after the divorce. Lifting or modifying geographic restrictions can occur by agreement of the parties or following a modification case. There can be all kinds of reasons parents might ask to move with the children. If you are asking the other parent or the court to modify or lift geographic restrictions, you might need to present a compelling argument. Decisions involving parents, children, and geographic restrictions on where everyone resides are based on factors listed in the best interests of the child standard in the Texas Family Code. To learn more about your rights and options in divorce and child custody matters, call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

When people are filing for divorce, they might be unsure as to who is going to pay for what and where the kids are going to be during the divorce. In a Texas divorce as well as a suit affecting a parent-child relationship, involving child custody where the parents are not otherwise married, a temporary order hearing can be held near the beginning of the case, to determine who pays for what, who lives where, and what rights each parent has while the case is pending. In Frisco, Dallas, and Plano, Texas, families concerned with their finances, child custody, and living situations rely on Mark L. Scroggins, a Board-Certified Family Law Attorney.  Mark L. Scroggins is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Get the detailed podcast summary on the Scroggins Law Group website - Issues in Temporary Orders Hearings in Texas: A Mark L. Scroggins Podcast. Usually one of the attorneys in a divorce or child custody case will make a motion to have a temporary order hearing at the beginning of the case. The temporary order hearing is short and duration and meant to preserve the status quo and keep everyone in the family moving along with their regular lives during the case. Did you know that in Collin County, Texas, you only have 20 minutes to present your information and evidence to get what you are asking for in a temporary order hearing? In certain situations, your divorce lawyer can ask the court for additional time. Getting things done right the first time is important when considering temporary order hearings.  For a consultation for divorce, family law, child custody, and related issues call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

Money and finance in Texas divorce are important issues and you should get valuable legal advice from a divorce lawyer with significant experience in complex transactions and high-net-worth divorces in Texas. Mark L. Scroggins is Board-Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with offices in Frisco, Dallas, and Plano, Texas, Scroggins Law Group divorce lawyers are your best asset. Get the detailed podcast summary on the Scroggins Law Group website: Money and Finance in Texas Divorce: A Mark L. Scroggins Podcast.   Mark explains that there are answers and options addressing everything from complex investments to oil leases and just about any income-generating asset or property subject to division in the divorce. Cash in hand, liquid, is worth more to you today than future interests in investments; and there are fees involved in selling stocks and properties that are otherwise increasing in value. A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) can be very helpful. If you are in the business of buying and selling, make sure you are incorporated and that you do not do anything outside the normal course of your established business, as Mark explains in the podcast. Spousal maintenance in Texas helps spouses meet their minimum reasonable needs while doing what they need to increase their own income opportunities. Where one spouse does not have equal access to money, orders of attorneys fees are options on an interim basis and at the end of the divorce trial. To learn more, contact attorney Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

Finances, delaying tactics, new relationships, and disparaging comments can lead to problems in a divorce. You can read a detailed podcast summary on the Scroggins Law Group website: What Not to Do When Divorcing: A Mark L. Scroggins Podcast. Mark L. Scroggins has many years of experience in high-net-worth divorce and child custody cases. Listen and learn how easily people can lose credibility in their divorce. The last thing you want to do is look petty and spiteful in front of your judge and others in the divorce. Cutting off funds and disrupting access to financial accounts can lead to major problems in a Texas divorce. Doing this might also violate the Court's standing orders, leading to more problems. There can be exceptional circumstances where your attorney can ask the court for side orders to address concerns about access to money. Delaying tactics can be appropriate in limited situations, but generally this is not a good idea. Common delays are used to make it difficult to schedule hearings. Delays in responding to discovery can also lead to sanctions when there is no cause to delay. Mark says do not pursue new relationships in Texas during a divorce; it is adultery. There is no legal separation in Texas, so you are still married until your divorce is finalized. Making disparaging comments about your spouse around your children is terrible. Your children are half you and half them. Again, trash-talking your soon to be ex can be a violation of the Court's standing orders or similar orders in divorces. To learn more, contact attorney Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

Money, Sex, Conflict, and Different Directions: Four Common Reasons People Get Divorced. Find the detailed podcast summary blog article on the Scroggins Law Group website here: Reasons People Get Divorced: A Mark L. Scroggins Podcast. In this divorce podcast, attorney Mark L. Scroggins shares wisdom from his many years experience practicing in divorce and family law cases in Dallas and all over the DFW Metroplex. Financial stresses can be overwhelming. A marriage can be strained when one spouse is a saver and the other one is a spender. The struggling self-employed and the constantly passed-over employee can get old when retirement is getting closer every year. Lack of intimacy and romance also strain a marriage. What is blocking the spark that used to be there? Are you and your spouse more like roommates raising kids? Have financial problems hindered the spark? When opposites used to attract and now repel, and when you can no longer find the person you once loved and married, your reasons for getting divorced may be a collection of all of the above. Call Mark L. Scroggins at Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas at (214) 469-3100.

Mark L. Scroggins is a divorce lawyer with a podcast focused on the information people want to know about Texas divorce and child custody.  Read a summary of the podcast discussion and listen to this podcast on the Scroggins Law Group website: Children's Issues in Texas Divorce. In this program, Mark talks about the procedures involved in a Texas divorce and what to expect when you file for divorce and child custody is an issue. Mark explains that there is a presumption that joint managing conservatorship is in the best interest of a child, but this does not mean 50/50 possession of the child. People seeking to get divorced or who need modifications or an enforcement proceeding should get their advice from an experienced, preferably Board-Certified Texas divorce lawyer.  Mark L. Scroggins is Board-Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is the principal attorney at Scroggins Law Group, with offices in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas. Scroggins Law Group serves families in Dallas County, Denton County, and Collin County, Texas.  Call Scroggins Law Group at (214) 469-3100. 

Considering Filing for Divorce in Texas? Listen to Mark L. Scroggins on Divorce and Child Custody Basics in Texas  Listen to this podcast interview with Dallas, Plano, and Frisco, Texas divorce lawyer, Mark L. Scroggins. Mark is the founder of Scroggins Law Group and he is Board-Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mark talks about your decision to file for divorce, and what you can do to prepare. Social media is one of the common concerns that people bring up when they are consulting with Mark and his divorce lawyers at Scroggins Law Group. Listen to this podcast and learn Mark's advice about social media and other pitfalls you can avoid by being well-prepared for your divorce case.  Preparing for a Texas Divorce In addition to organizing your financial documents and statements, preparing yourself and your children is a topic of interest we cover in this divorce and child custody podcast interview with Texas divorce attorney Mark L. Scroggins.  You may listen to this podcast directly from the Scroggins Law Group website and read the longer program description. Click here for  DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY BASICS IN TEXAS: A PODCAST WITH MARK L. SCROGGINS Call Scroggins Law Group in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas (214) 469-3100. Serving families in Denton County, Texas; Collin County, Texas; and Dallas County, Texas. 

Property Division in Texas Divorce is Explained in this Podcast with Mark L. Scroggins, who is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Property Division in Texas Divorce with Attorney Mark L. Scroggins Listen to the short podcast about Texas property division. Learn answers to common questions and what to expect in a divorce. CLICK HERE FOR A MORE DETAILED SUMMARY ARTICLE - YOU CAN ALSO LISTEN ON THE SAME PAGE ON OU WEBSITE Topics include: How Property is Divided in Texas;Community Property and Separate Property;Values of Complex Assets, Accounts, and Properties;What is Just and Right Division, When to Expect 50/50;Factors the Court Uses when Dividing Property Among Spouses. Property Division in Texas Divorce with Attorney Mark L. Scroggins Find other great podcasts, articles, and videos on the Scroggins Law Group Blog. If you need a divorce lawyer for property division in Frisco, Texas, call Scroggins Law Group. Mark L. Scroggins is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Scroggins Law Group serves clients and their families in Dallas, Collin and Denton Counties with offices in Dallas, Plano, and Frisco. Call (214) 469-3100 to schedule a consultation.  

There are many reasons people divorce and in this divorce and family law podcast, attorney Mark L. Scroggins, shares a few of those reasons. In many cases people divorce when several factors combine. Need information about divorce in Dallas County, Denton County or Collin County? Call Scroggins Law Group in Dallas at (214) 469-3100. Listen to the podcast on our website to read the highlights article Some of the most common reasons people divorce include the following:  Financial Problems Abuse and Control IssuesIntimacy Issues Cheating Conflict AvoidanceMid Life CrisisGrowing Apart  Mark L. Scroggins is Board-Certified in Family Law in Texas by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Scroggins Law Group helps families in Denton County, Collin County and Dallas County, with offices in Dallas, Plano and a new office in Frisco opening April 1, 2019. Call today for a confidential consultation (214) 469-3100.  

Shortly following a petition for dissolution of marriage or in a suit affecting the parent-child relationshp in Texas, the court holds a Temporary Orders hearing to generally determine who will live where and who will pay for what during the period the divorce case preceeds and until it is final.  In Dallas, Collin and Denton Counties in Texas, each have their own rules regarding Temporary Orders hearings and how much time the parties have to present their arguments before the judge makes a ruling and issues the Temporary Orders, which the parties must follow or risk being held in contempt of court.  Please visit the Scroggins Family Law website to read more about what Mark Scroggins explains in this short podcast in the blog article titled, Temporary Orders in Texas Divorce and Family Law. Mark L. Scroggins is Board-Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Call Scroggins Family Law in Dallas, Texas for more information about Temporary Orders hearings, divorce, child custody and other family law topics by dialing (214) 469-3100. 

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. In this episode Mark highlights a variety of the options Texas parents may use in maintaining appropriate possession and access schedules that work for parents and are in the best interests of their children. Possession and Access Schedules in Texas Possession and access schedules become part of your parenting plan Texas uses the phrase “possession and access” instead of “custody and visitation”The possession order becomes part of the parenting plan, to be court approvedParents have the option of being flexible with the parenting plan in its implementationTexas Family Code standard possession and access order for children above or below age three Key differences between the plans for children after they turn three years-old.Options in changing the standard order to fit the needs of your familyHow holidays are addressed in the stand or expanded standard possession orderCreative possession schedules that deviate from the standard possession order Increasing parenting time up to 50/50 possession schedulesRight of first refusal options, logistics and cooperation generallyThe input of children on possession schedules and their preferencesEnforcing and modifying possession and access and parenting plans As children grow older their needs and personal schedules changeWhat happens when parents fail to comply with possession agreementsSeeking relief of court when necessary in the best interests of a child Board Certified divorce and family law attorney Mark Scroggins, and the team at Scroggins Family Law represent clients in a variety of divorce and family law matters. (214) 469-3100.

In this special episode Mark Scroggins visits with criminal defense attorney, James Whalen from the Whalen Law Office in Frisco, Texas about what happens when criminal law and family law issues mix. Mixing Criminal and Family Law Issues Criminal liability for invasions of privacy rights when snooping; Accessing your spouse's email and social media accounts;Text messages and accessing others' information;Wiretapping and recording conversations;Revenge and shaming your spouse or the paramour; How can malicious image exploitations cause harm?Do revenge laws protect the victim?Using private investigators to catch cheaters;Family violence issues and criminal defense; Protective orders and gun right limitations;Witnesses asserting 5th amendment rights;Being wrongfully accused by system abusers.Maintaining a divorce or family law case when a party is arrested Spending marital funds on bail and lawyers;Effect on child custody and visitation issues;Impact on employment and ability to pay support. Texas Board Certified divorce and family law attorney Mark Scroggins and the team at Scroggins Legal in Plano, Texas represent clients in a variety of divorce and family law matters. Considering divorce? Get started today with an initial consultation by calling (469) 626-5220.

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. In this special episode Mark Scroggins visits with Collin County Judge Cynthia Wheless from the 417th District Court, Lieutenant Mitch Selman and Deputy Jessica Pond from the office of the Collin County Sheriff. School shootings: Perspectives on prevention and safety What creates a school shooter? Common traits among school shooters.Influence of media, technology and society.Preventing school shootings within the law What procedures and laws do we have in place?What additional legal approaches could help?Programs in place to address alienated students School and juvenile programs to help students.What additional programs may be helpful?Is arming teachers a viable solution to prevent shootings? Authority of Texas independent school districts.The response to arming teachers in Texas ISDs. Board Certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Scroggins Legal office in Plano, Texas: (469) 626-5220. 

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Children's issues in Texas divorce and family law: Conservatorship and decision makingWhat is joint managing conservatorshipAgreements and parenting plansRight to determine primary residencePrimary parent decision making authorityGeographic restrictions on residential choicesChild support calculationsTraditional and modern trends in child supportModification and enforcement when necessaryMedical, educational and religious issuesMaking health and development decisionsResolving parental conflict as children get older Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. # # # About Scroggins Family Law: Dallas, Collin and Denton County Board Certified divorce and family law attorney Mark Scroggins, and the team at Scroggins Family Law are available at (214) 469-3100.

Texas family law podcast: Post-holiday divorce Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Texas family law podcast: Post-holiday divorce Why do people get divorced? Family violence, drugs, and cheatingFalling out of love, not benefiting anyoneFinding a Dallas divorce lawyer who you trustYour divorce lawyer is as unique as you areBeing prepared for agreements and argumentsWhy is January a good month to file for divorce? Decreased stress on parents and childrenAim to settle initial proceedings by springPlanning your year during a divorceTo attend or decline annual eventsBeing ready for holidays well in advance Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. At Scroggins Family Law, we have more than 20 years of experience with family law cases in Dallas, Denton and Collin Counties. Call us today, (214) 469-3100, to learn more about Texas divorce and family law.  

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Preparing for a January Divorce: Being certain about filing for divorceThinking clearly and being sure you won't have regretsPossibilities of marriage counseling and reconciliationDoing your research and hiring a lawyerLawyers who practice exclusively in family lawBoard Certified in family law, what it meansWhat can you expect in the first month when you fileDetermining who stays in the house with the kidsPlanning for the initial divorce proceedingsTips on negotiating financial, housing and childcare issuesWhy it may be better to agree than have the court decideWhen there is conflict, the court makes temporary orders Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Call Scroggins Family Law in Dallas by dialing (214) 469-3100.

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Creative holiday visitation planning: What is the current holiday visitation arrangement?What common holiday visitation problems may arise?How can you negotiate a solution to schedule conflicts?If you seek conflict resolution in court, what can you expect? Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients.   Dallas, Collin and Denton County Board Certified[i] divorce and family law attorney Mark Scroggins, and the team at Scroggins Family Law, represent clients in a variety of divorce and family law matters.   [i] Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Why Choose Board Certified?  

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Co-Parenting Issues: About National Domestic Violence Awareness month and activities;Reporting domestic violence and responding to complaints of abuse;Co-parenting issues involving dispensing of prescription medications; Performance problems in school and how to co-parent on the same page. Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Dallas, Collin and Denton County Board Certified[i] divorce and family law attorney Mark Scroggins, and the team at Scroggins Family Law, represent clients in a variety of divorce and family law matters. (214) 469-3100. [i] Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Why Choose Board Certified?  

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. The time, place and manner of civility in divorce and family law cases: Professionalism among divorce lawyers, when your word is your credibility;Keeping your cool as a client during the entire process, boosting your credibility;How to best respond to obstructionism and gamesmanship affecting your divorce;The art of disagreeing without being disagreeable, a sign of maturity and reasonableness. Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Dallas, Collin and Denton County Board Certified[i] divorce and family law attorney Mark Scroggins, and the team at Scroggins Family Law, represent clients in a variety of divorce and family law matters. Call (214) 469-3100.  [i] Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Why Choose Board Certified?  

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. CLICK/TAP HERE TO LISTEN NOW! Issue spotting and awareness: Family violence and protective orders: Warning signs you and others might detect before it's too late;Obtaining a protective order and the force and effect of the court's order;Access to money and a support system if you must leave your spouse;Social media, technology and pitfalls in protecting your privacy and safety; Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. For more information or to speak to an attorney, call Scroggins Family Law in Dallas at (214) 469-3100.   [i] Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Why Choose Board Certified?  

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Your spouse just filed and had you served with divorce papers, now what? The divorce process in Texas and what you may expect in local county courts;How to prepare your financial and other important documentation; What to expect when you have children and custody might be an issue;How do you know if you are qualified to receive spousal maintenance? Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Dallas, Collin and Denton County Board Certified[i] divorce and family law attorney Mark Scroggins, and the team at Scroggins Family Law, represent clients in a variety of divorce and family law matters. (214) 469-3100.  

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Children used as witnesses in divorce and family law cases: What subject matter appropriately requires child eye witness testimonyAge and maturity as factors influencing whether to put children on the standInherent credibility issues, especially among younger children asked to testifyAlternatives to traditional in-court testimony to incorporate children's testimony Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Call Scroggins Family Law in Dallas by dialing (214) 469-3100.

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. An amicus attorney and an attorney ad litem: When does is an amicus attorney or an attorney ad litem become involved in a family case? What are the various duties and functions of amicus attorneys and attorneys ad litem?How are amicus attorneys and attorneys ad litem selected and discharged? What to expect when an amicus attorney or an attorney ad litem is involved in your case? Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Dallas, Collin and Denton County Board Certified divorce and family law attorney Mark Scroggins, along with the team at Scroggins Family Law represent clients in a variety of divorce and family law matters. 214-469-3100. Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Why Choose Board Certified?

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Protecting your privacy during divorce: What information may become public record in traditional divorce litigation?Taking steps to protect your online privacy and what to do with social media.Can information be sealed or redacted to prevent privacy breaches and identity theft?What can be done to protect your privacy in out-of-court settlement negotiations? Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Dallas, Collin and Denton County Board Certified[i] divorce and family law attorney Mark Scroggins, along with the team at Scroggins Family Law represent clients in a variety of divorce and family law matters.   [i] Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Why Choose Board Certified?  

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law.  Court ordered child custody evaluations and mental examinations in Texas: Under what circumstances may a court order a child custody evaluation?When can a child custody evaluator recommend a mental examination of one of the parties? What can parents expect to encounter during the custody evaluation process?Are there options to challenge adverse findings of a child custody evaluator or mental examiner?   Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Dallas, Collin and Denton County Board Certified[i] divorce and family law attorney Mark Scroggins, along with the team at Scroggins Family Law represent clients in a variety of divorce and family law matters.   [i] Texas Board of Legal Specialization  

Welcome to the Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. The value of homemaker contributions in marriage and divorce: The value of noneconomic contributions by a homemaker parentWhat happens in a divorce when one of the spouse has no income?Determining a homemaker contribution to value in a business or education Planning to maintain a home for children as a homemaker after divorce Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients.  For more information, call Scroggins Family Law in Dallas at (214) 469-3100.

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. It's been your last holiday with your former beloved, now what? The holiday might have not gone the way you expected, despite best efforts.How much do you know about divorce and what are your expectations? Preparing your financial information and records for review by your attorney.Deciding preliminary issues of financial support, housing and childcare. What to expect in a divorce or family law case and how long it may take. Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. For more information, call Rule Scroggins, PLLC at (214) 578-0941.

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Preserving your share of assets and sanity, especially during holidays: Making decisions about attending holiday parties during a divorce.How to prepare your kids when you don't know what others might say.Finding out your spouse has been spending money on someone else.The process for reconstructing the marital estate after wasting assets. Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. For more information or to make an appointment with an attorney, please call (214) 578-0941. Dallas, Collin and Denton County Board Certified  divorce and family law attorneys, Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins, along with their team at Rule Scroggins, PLLC work to make sure clients are in a good place, not only before or during their divorce, but also afterwards as they get back to normal.

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. October is National Domestic Violence Month, with Mark Scroggins What is domestic violence and how do you know if you or someone is in trouble?Advanced domestic violence training and awareness for lawyers and others.What happens before and during divorce when domestic violence is reported?Protective orders and other procedures to help victims of domestic violence. Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. To speak to a lawyer please dial (214) 578-0941.

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. The pitfalls of infidelity and repercussions in divorce, with Mark Scroggins When you suspect your spouse is cheating, should you hire an investigator?If and when cheating is confirmed, should you file for divorce, and when?Considering money spent on a paramour and wasting of the community estate.How may infidelity and extramarital relationships affect child custody?Is there a way to save a marriage or co-parent effectively after an affair? Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. For more information or to consult with a lawyer please dial (214) 578-0941. 

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Creative Custody and Possession Schedules in Texas, with Mark Scroggins How the historic standard custody and possession order (SPO) does not work for everyone.50/50 custody arrangements offer good opportunities for co-parenting.Alternative custody arrangements with flexibility for children and parents.Accommodations for grandparents and other factors such as job changes.Child support and other collateral issues impacted by custody and possession schedules. Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. For more information about this program or to speak with Mark Scroggins, please dial (214) 578-0941 today!

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law.  How to prepare for divorce and why people file in August, with Mark Scroggins Why late summer is a very popular time to file for divorceKids going back to school or being old enough to go to schoolHow to prepare for a divorce case, even before you see your divorce attorneyManaging things proactively so you can keep control, such as social media contentLate summer divorce filings may lead to temporary orders being set before the holidays Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Dallas, Denton and Collin County Board Certified divorce and family law attorneys, Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins, along with their team at Rule Scroggins, PLLC work to make sure clients are in a good place, not only before or during their divorce, but also afterwards as they get back to normal.

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Temporary Restraining Orders for People and Property with Mark Scroggins: Protecting children and adults from harassment, threats and injuryPreserving financial assets and property from damage, encumbrance and saleProcedures for obtaining a temporary restraining order and injunctionEx parte temporary restraining orders, with no notice to the other partyViolating a temporary restraining order, when you cannot undo the act Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Call Mark today, (214) 578-0941, to learn more about Texas divorce and family law. 

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Getting back to normal after a divorce or family law matter with Mark Scroggins: Adjusting to new ways to keep busy with work, friends and familyMental health and well-being; working with a life coach or counselorCreating a game plan for being the best co-parent, despite challengesDating again and approaching a new marriage, with or without children Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken about litigation technology before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Mark Scroggins has a unique background in cutting-edge litigation technology, utilized by the entire Firm to increase the benefit to its litigation clients. Call us today, (214) 578-0941, to learn more about Texas divorce and family law. 

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Temporary Orders Hearings in Texas Divorce and Family Law with Mark Scroggins: The purpose of the Temporary Orders hearing and subject matter decided;Priorities in preparing for a Temporary Orders hearing, making advance agreements;What to expect in court, what procedures are involved in a Temporary Orders hearing;Do not anger the judge and the process, what not to do in a Temporary Orders hearing;What to do if temporary orders of the court are not being followed by the other party. Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins (214) 578-0941, is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken about litigation technology before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Mark Scroggins has a unique background in cutting-edge litigation technology, utilized by the entire Firm to increase the benefit to its litigation clients.

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Click/tap here to listen to the podcast anytime! Alcohol and drug use or abuse in Texas divorce and family law with Mark Scroggins: Temporary orders and standing orders covering alcohol or drugs in divorce and custody casesConservatorship, possession, and access when alcohol or drug use or abuse is allegedRandom alcohol or drug testing and a change in direction of a divorce or family law caseAllegations of alcohol or drug use or abuse in fault ground divorcesAlcohol and drug testing, analysis, and impact in divorce and family law   Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken about litigation technology before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Mark Scroggins has a unique background in cutting-edge litigation technology, which is utilized by the entire Firm to increase the benefit to its litigation clients. Call Rule Scroggins for more information: (214) 578-0941.

Welcome to the Rule Scroggins Family Law podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorneys Keeli Rule and Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Social media and communication technology in divorce with family law attorney Mark Scroggins Introduction to Rule Scroggins PLLC and this new podcastYour permanent record on social networking sites like FacebookAccessing a spouse's email, state and federal wiretap lawsSocial media, communication technology and the discovery processAttorneys advising clients about social technology, special considerationsWhen talking on the phone and taking hand-written notes may be better Board certified in family law, Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and numerous other periodicals and has spoken about litigation technology before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Mark Scroggins has a unique background in cutting-edge litigation technology, which is utilized by the entire Firm to increase the benefit to its litigation clients. To learn more about Rule Scroggins, PLLC, serving Dallas and Collin Counties, you may call the firm at (214) 578-0941.