Dallas Divorce Law Blog by The May Firm

Child Success Depends on Family Stability

Michelle — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:03:57 +0000

The advantage that children get from living in two-parent families may actually be due to family stability more than the fact that their parents are married.

Dallas Divorce Law Firm Featured in News

Michelle — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:02:11 +0000

O'Neil Anderson, formerly known as The May Firm, was featured today in the NeighborsGo website. To see the article, click here: The May Firm Expands to Become O'Neil Anderson.

Federal law controls state courts on income tax matters.

Nathan — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:26:26 +0000

In a July 31, 2009 opinion by the Dallas Court of Appeals, it was confirmed that Federal law trumps Texas law when it comes to income tax issues. In In re S.L.M., the mother brought child custody proceedings against father. The district court appointed mother and father as joint managing conservators and awarded mother the right to claim the children as exemptions on her federal income tax return. On appeal, father contended the district court erred in awarding mother the right to claim the two children as tax exemptions. In re S.L.M., ___ S.W.3d ___, No. 05-08-01277-CV, 2009 WL 2343264 (Tex. App. - Dallas July 31, 2009, no pet. h.).

Law Firm Sued Over Divorce Client’s Use of Spyware

Michelle — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:06:47 +0000

A law firm in Chattanooga, Tenn., has been sued for $2 million by a man who says one of its lawyers tried to use improperly intercepted e-mail in a divorce case.

Why being meaner than a junkyard dog can cost you.

Nathan — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:39:05 +0000

A lot of times clients come into our Dallas divorce law office looking for "revenge" during their divorce proceeding. While this is understandable given the amount of emotion involved in any divorce, having your lawyer take an overly aggressive approach with the other side can end up costing you dearly.

Child Support Article Cites to Michelle O’Neil

Michelle — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:43:46 +0000

Michelle May O'Neil, Dallas divorce lawyer, was quoted in the Dallas Morning News article More Texans Paying Child Support with Unemployment Checks As Economy Suffers.

The May Firm becomes O’Neil Anderson and relocates

Michelle — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:37:03 +0000

On June 27, 2009, The May Firm experienced a huge milestone by adding a new partner Nathan T. Anderson and changing the name of the firm to O'Neil Anderson. With this growth

Dallas Divorce Lawyer presents at seminar

Michelle — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:27:35 +0000

Dallas divorce lawyer Michelle May O'Neil presented at the University of Texas Continuing Legal Education Family Law on the Front Lines seminar in June 18, 2009, held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio.

New Law Regarding Standard Possession Order

Michelle — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:15:19 +0000

The Texas Legislature has adjourned and made some changes to the Texas Family Code. One of those changes involves the Texas Standard Possession Order. As a Dallas Divorce Lawyer, I think it is important to know these changes. Keep in mind that the Governor

Dallas Lawyer Michelle May O’Neil Receives National Recognition

Michelle — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:19:13 +0000

Dallas Divorce Lawyer Michelle May O'Neil received national recognition from the National Law Journal where they profiled Ms. O'Neil as an Appellate Leader. To see a copy