Elisa Reiter At Calabrese Budner, LLP, we help our clients deal with all aspects of divorce. Often our clients have ownership stakes in businesses – ranging from someone who is a C-suite executive, to the owner of a “mom and pop” business, to a humble but prized assumed name entity. Other considerations include the nature of the business and the nature of your ownership stake.  Is your interest in a partnership? Is your interest in a corporation? You need to be aware of a variety of factors, including whether the business was formed during the marriage, and/or may have been formed prior t ..read more

Controlling attorney fees in a divorce in Texas is crucial for conserving money and ensuring that the spending remains reasonable and under control. Calabrese Budner, family law attorneys, emphasize the importance of managing attorney fees effectively and making informed decisions to maximize the value of the community estate. Highlights Attorney fees should be kept reasonable and under control in order to conserve money during a divorce. Clients should work with their attorneys to perform a cost benefit analysis to determine the best approach for their case. Being conscious of spending and m ..read more

In the discussion, Carla Calabrese and Lee Budner from Calabrese Budner address the common concern of whether one’s attorney is effectively advocating for them in a divorce case. They emphasize the importance of distinguishing between aggressive advocacy and mere bluster, highlighting the need for attorneys to effectively channel aggression and tenacity to be truly effective advocates for their clients. Highlights Finding an attorney who is an advocate and understands when to be aggressive and tenacious is crucial in a divorce case. Effective advocacy doesn’t always appear as overt fighting ..read more

Temporary orders in a divorce or custody matter are crucial decisions that need to be made early on in the case to address issues like living arrangements, financial responsibilities, and possession schedules. Highlights Temporary orders address important issues during the pendency of a divorce case, such as living arrangements and financial responsibilities. Collaborative divorce cases also address temporary issues, but in a more amicable and agreement-based manner. It’s important to advocate for your objectives and needs during the temporary orders phase, regardless of the type of divorce p ..read more

Commonly asked questions when considering divorce in Texas are addressed by family law attorneys in a podcast. Highlights Hiring an attorney is strongly encouraged when filing for divorce in Texas. The petition to begin the case needs to be filed and served to the spouse, which can be a delicate process. Common law marriage in Texas requires an agreement to be married, living together, and holding oneself out as married. Evidence of an agreement to be married is crucial in proving common law marriage.   ..read more

In this episode, Dallas family attorneys discuss whether a party or spouse can seek temporary spousal support during the divorce process to address financial inequality. Highlights Temporary spousal support can be obtained through temporary orders to ensure financial needs are met during the divorce. Spousal support helps equalize access to resources between spouses, especially when one does not work and the other does. Mediation is a common method for resolving divorce cases, allowing both parties and their lawyers to work with a mediator to reach a settlement. Most cases are settled through ..read more

Transitioning after a divorce demands proactive measures and careful consideration. Understanding the practical changes needed post-divorce is essential. From developing a financial plan to prioritizing mental and emotional well-being, these steps offer invaluable guidance for those embarking on a new chapter in life.  Equally crucial is prioritizing mental and emotional well-being. Drawing from personal experience, Harrison underscores the therapeutic benefits of seeking counseling, “The one thing that helped me the most after my divorce was working with a personal counselor,” says Harri ..read more

Many parents’ assumptions about custody are outdated or flat-out wrong. Partners Carla Calabrese, Lee Budner, and Britney Harrison explain how these myths cause parents to miss opportunities to gain the custody arrangements they want. Partner Lee Budner explains: “Clients often think of custody as a singular concept that only one party gets. ‘I want custody’ is a phrase we often hear. The concept of ‘custody’ is actually broken down into two categories of parental rights.” When considering how a divorce or custody matter is actually going to impact your relationship with your children, “it’s c ..read more

As family lawyers, we know that Valentine’s Day can be filled with joy and also difficult for many. Whether it’s celebrating with loved ones or taking time for self-care, we hope you have a wonderful day. – Your friends at Calabrese Budner ..read more

For the second year in a row, D Magazine has honored Lee Budner among the city’s Best Lawyers Under 40. Lee is recognized by his peers for his outstanding work and commitment to the legal profession. D Magazine compiles candidates for the list by asking Texas attorneys “which lawyers under 40 of those whose work you have witnessed firsthand, would you rank among the current best?” After those peer nominations take place, candidates are evaluated by top local attorneys’ who work with the publication’s editorial staff.   Lee’s tenacious advocacy and first-class to his clients has quickly ma ..read more