June is Pride Month, a vibrant time to celebrate identity, love, and the hard-fought progress of LGBTQ+ communities. But for many LGBTQ+ families in Texas, Pride is also a reminder of the legal protections still being secured, challenged, or clarified every day. At our firm, we work with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples across San Antonio…
The truth is: no one walks down the aisle thinking they will one day Google “how to get divorce papers.” However, if you’ve found yourself here, we want you to know: you’re not alone. And you certainly don’t have to navigate this process by yourself. At The Whitley Law Firm, we help people across San…
If you’ve lived in San Antonio for any amount of time, you know that Fiesta isn’t just an event, it’s a lifestyle. The city comes alive with color, music, parades, and that puro San Antonio joy. It’s the time of year when friends and families come together, traditions shine, and every street corner feels like…
A common question from most people going through a divorce in Texas is “What is the waiting period for divorce? “ Simply put, there is a 60-day waiting period before spouses can finalize their divorce in San Antonio. Many will naturally follow up with the question, “How long do I have to wait to remarry…
Summer is an exciting time for kids. They get to sleep in, play, swim, travel and much more. With the summer season officially started, kids will be leaning on these activities heavily. However, this time can be challenging for divorced or separated parents. Co-parenting during the summer break can be stressful trying to split time…
Often in divorce, the focus tends to be on custody between spouses, but what about the grandparents involved? A simple conversation between the grandparent and grandchild’s parent may be all you need to get a visitation arrangement everyone is happy with; however, this isn’t always the case. In situations where an agreement cannot be made…
In 2019, just after months of taking the bench as County Court 13 Judge, Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, entered into what would be a four- battle / appeal process regarding her right to exhibit a pride flag in her courtroom. A complaint filed by a local defense attorney to the State Commission of Judicial conduct promoted…
Whether it be child custody or divorce, chances are you’ll have questions about what family court is like. If you’ve never been to court before, it’s natural to have questions about what to wear or what to expect if you find yourself in this position. In Texas, a good portion of family law cases get…
About National Adoption Month National Adoption Month first began as National Adoption Week in 1984 after President Regan proclaimed it so. The month is an initiative that brings awareness surrounding adoption issues, highlights the need for teens in the system to get adopted, and brings to the forefront the value of youth engagement. In more…
When COVID-19 hit in 2020, it sent reverberations across the world. Stay-at-home orders, limited public gatherings, remote instructions for students and the switch to work-from-home, have all had major impacts on the family unit with children affected the most. The fallout from the pandemic has now produced numbers that show kids being set back several…