This is a great article by Dr. Kevin Karlson about the effects of family violence on the victim's cognitive health, and what that means for a family law case.  If you have been the victim of family violence, call the police and get safe.  If they won't help, call me and I will do everything I can to get you a protective order.  Remember, in Texas the courts cannot charge a protective order applicant with any fees, and attorney fees are often recoverable from the losing party.  If you are in serious danger I want to help, or at least refer you to organizations like Friends of the Family, so … [Read more...]