Questions I WISH My Clients Would Ask
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Last month, I answered three questions I am frequently asked by clients. That got me thinking about what I wish my clients would ask me — questions that could head off potential legal problems and, just as importantly, unexpected expenses.
If you’re involved in a family law dispute (or, frankly, any legal dispute), you may find these useful:
Q1: Is it important to wait to file a case involving children until I can pass a drug test or alcohol abuse test?
Yes! If the Court has any reason to believe that either side has been using illegal drugs, the Court can order a drug test immediately upon leaving the courthouse, whether either party asked for it or not. In some cases, the other party brings to the courthouse a drug laboratory technician who takes the sample of whatever is ordered at the courthouse. If abuse of alcohol is claimed by the other side, the Court can order alcohol testing on an ongoing basis. One is a #Soberlink device and the other is a blood test that measures the liver enzymes indicating excessive alcohol consumption. If the client tests positive for illegal drugs or alcohol abuse, the case is exponentially harder and more expensive for the parent who tested positive for illegal drug use.
Questions 2 and 3 both start the same way.
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Carol Wilson provides expertise, focus and compassion in times of family turmoil, having skillfully litigated and tried complex divorce, property division, and child custody cases for more than 30 years.
She has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1992. Subscribe to the firm's newsletter here.
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Celebrating My Fourth Year on the Annual Best Lawyers List
I'm proud to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, I've been named to The Best Lawyers in America, which recognizes the top attorneys in the United States. The publication selected me for its 2022 edition for my work in family law.
In other achievements, this year marks my third decade of being Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and I've had more than 35 years of experience litigating and trying complex divorce, property division and child custody cases.
Learn more about the recognition. |
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"Everything she does is prompt, professional, and clearly explained. I was able to completely trust Carol to 'stay on top' of things. I’m very grateful for her help."
- L.C., a former client
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The highest compliment I receive is your referrals. If you know someone in need of assistance in a family law matter, please don't hesitate to share my contact information: carol@cawilsonlaw.com and 214-303-0142. Thank you!
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