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Elisa Reiter

Elisa Reiter

April 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Collaborative Divorce Has Many Advantages, but Some Disadvantages Too

If the collaborative process is not successful, the attorneys will not and cannot represent their respective clients in subsequent court proceedings.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

8 minute read

March 28, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Is Your Spouse Unstable? The Need to Know Versus Privacy Rights

In every divorce case where a psychological exam is sought, the trial court must balance the need for the information to substantiate claims asserted by a party against that individual's right to privacy, say family law attorneys Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

5 minute read

March 18, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

How to Serve Process in a Guardianship Proceeding

"If you are going to complain about a defect in jurisdiction, do so early and properly. If there is a guardianship proceeding, read the rules, and take appropriate precautions regarding how you handle service of process," say family law attorneys Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

9 minute read

March 17, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Questionable Judgment by Child Residential Treatment Center Staff Can Constitute Child Abuse

"While we should expect staff to make occasional bad decisions, they can, even though well-intentioned, still be legally defined as 'child abuse,'" say two family law attorneys.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

11 minute read

March 16, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Does Having Dementia Mean Your Loved One Is Incompetent?

"Sometimes children need not only to care for their parents, they also need to know when to take them to a doctor for a neurological assessment," say two family law attorneys.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

7 minute read

March 15, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

There is a Marital Property Legislative Gap That Needs Some Sealant

'Moody v. Moody raises a number of interesting issues, but most importantly, it reminds us that standing is the foundation of a justiciable claim. The case also reminds us that the Texas Family Code may have some gaps that could use a bit of filling,' say attorneys Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

9 minute read

February 28, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Exactly When Does Attorney-Client Privilege Attach?

"Attorney-client privilege attaches after a legal services agreement is signed by both the attorney and the (prospective) client, and the retainer has been remitted."

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

13 minute read

February 23, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Might Gender-Affirming Support for Transgender Youth Constitute Child Abuse?

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton disputes the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the position that those respective organizations have taken in support of individualized care of children who experience gender dysphoria.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

9 minute read

February 16, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Persons Who are Deaf-Blind Need a Seat at the Legal Table

"After centuries of neglect, the voices of the deaf-blind population need to be heard. Society in general, and the legal profession in particular, must be committed to empowering persons who are deaf-blind," say attorneys Daniel Pollack and Elisa Reitter.

By Daniel Pollack and Elisa Reiter

10 minute read

February 08, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

How Do the Rules of Evidence Treat a Custody Evaluation Report?

If you want judicial notice to be taken, do not count on luck. Make the request on the record.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

12 minute read