fPublished June 17, 2020 by Shane Kersh Sometimes family law is not about a mom and dad, or a husband and wife. Sometimes, grandparents become entangled in lawsuits because they have little or no choice but to intervene.That certainly was the case with Jim and Eda. Jim and Eda were well on their way to enjoying a simpler time.Both had retired...
fPublished June 17, 2020 by Shane Kersh Sometimes family law is not about a mom and dad, or a husband and wife. Sometimes, grandparents become entangled in lawsuits because they have little or no choice but to intervene.That certainly was the case with Jim and Eda. Jim and Eda were well on their way to enjoying a simpler time.Both had retired...
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...

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...