Shane Kersh-My Journey Through Law School It wasn't easy, but somehow I made it. I started with nothing and made it through law school in one piece.
Published on June 4, 2020 by Shane Kersh As most Americans, I am appalled and outraged by the tragic and unnecessary deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.I am equally appalled and outraged by the rioting and violence committed by groups such as Antifa. Both George Floyd and Breonna Taylor were killed as the result of corrupt and...
Published April 30, 2020 by Shane Kersh Unfortunately, this is something we are going to see a lot of.Good people-who have never been late in paying court ordered child support-have lost their jobs or been placed on furlough. Some folks are eligible to receive unemployment, but even that does not go very far when the person has a mortgage, car paym...
Do I get to see my children during COVID-19 Shelter In Place? All periods of possession and access (visitation) should be as routine as before the COVID-19 pandemic. Remember, most trial courts and the Texas Supreme Court have said that the terms for visitation as set by the original order shall be followed. Additionally, the original ...
What if I'm not getting child support due to COVID-19 Unfortunately, the Covid-19 Pandemic has caused a great deal of stress on families and the family law system. If you are not receiving your court ordered child support due to COVID-19 that only adds to the stress and anxiety. There are remedies for you, however, none of those are goi...
What if I can't pay my child support due to COVID-19 There are lots of questions about child support payments during this COVID-19 Pandemic. Remember that even if you've been laid off or placed on furlough, you still have to pay your court ordered child support under the existing order. However, there are steps you can take to protect y...
The Supreme Court of Texas has issued another advisory opinion stating that the shelter in place order does not affect possession and access to the children. This means that parents must continue to follow the language of the order and the original school calendar regarding visitation. Please make sure you are following the order t...
Kersh Law Firm Update II-COVID-19 Published March 23, 2020 by Shane Kersh To all our current and past clients, I want to take a minute to give you another update during these trying times. The Kersh Law Firm will be open and operating at full staff until we are told otherwise. The Kersh Law Firm is fully invested in resources that will allow...
Published March 19, 2020 by Shane Kersh
COVID-19 and Visitation
Unfortunately, the entire world has been turned upside down by the outbreak of COVID-19, and Texas Family Law certainly is not immune.
Most courts are closed to all matters except for mandatory or emergency settings. This list would include CPS cases, protective orders, writ of habeas corpus and some temporary restraining orders. This unfortuante circumstance makes it impossible to set matters for a hearing-meaning that there will be many issues that will need to wait to be heard and decided by the courts.
Our office has received numerous calls from clients (and non-clients) about how to handle periods of possession and access for the children. Some folks are refusing to return the children, while others are concerned about long distance travel for their kids.
The Supreme Court of Texas has issued emergency orders on this matter, and I’m advising our clients is to follow the original order and the language of the original published school calendar.
The emergency order states,"possession and access shall not be affected by the school’s closure that arises from an epidemic or pandemic, including what is commonly referred to as the COVID-19 pandemic."
I have no idea how the courts will handle all of the enforcements which are sure to come, but I highly advise people not put themselves in a position to find over a selfish act.
To be the best family lawyer for our clients, I would hope we all use common sense during this time and simply advise our clients to follow the court’s order and put the children first.
Published March 19, 2020 by Shane Kersh
About Shane Kersh Updated January 14, 2020 by Shane Kersh There are so many blogs explaining who someone is-or wants to be. Almost every law firm has a site dedicated to telling people about the lawyers and support staff. But, do these cookie cutter paragraphs really help folks understand who the person is? Not usually. Most of the time the po...
Published 6/12/2019 by: Shane There is no single definition. Generally, a mistake is defined as any act or omission that either harms your children or damages your position in the case. Over the years, it’s amazing what I’ve witnessed clients and opposing parties do during the litigation phase of a custody case. I’ve seen a father who had jus...
What to do Before a Divorce: 5 Tips You Must Follow (which actually work) June 3, 2019 BY Shane Considering divorce is one of the hardest things a person can do. Planning for a divorce usually means things have gone past the point of no return-and with that comes feelings of sadness, defeat and maybe even betrayal. However...
Shane leads a legal team that takes a personalized approach to every case. Any family law solution involves careful consideration of your unique circumstances. When we take your case, our team will invest the time necessary to really learn about you and your concerns, about your family and their needs, and about your financial situation. We w...
If you are going through a divorce or you are considering ending your marriage, you can benefit from having someone on your side who understands the legal issues involved as well as the emotional ones. Our firm provides guidance regarding these issues. At the offices of Shane Kersh, Attorney at Law, we understand the painful and sensitive na...