Nordhaus Walpole, PLLC, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Frisco, Texas.  Located in Frisco Square Boulevard, the new office will be devoted exclusively to family law issues.  J. Ryan Nordhaus, recently honored as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in Texas, will personally work with clients to resolve their cases.

J. Ryan Nordhaus of Nordhaus and Walpole, PLLC, has been practicing domestic relations and family law for over a decade. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law, and he is a qualified mediator pursuant to the Texas Family Code.

The issue of paying for college expenses has become a major focus of child support awards and divorce settlement negotiations since the cost of higher education began  skyrocketing. Study after study shows that having a secondary degree greatly increases your earning potential. For a high school graduate, therefore, continuing on to college is an extremely important and wise investment. But as with all investments, it requires money.  The question is: who should supply that money?

Collin County divorce attorneys recognize that property division can be a very complicated and contentious part of the divorce process. In the absence of a prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement, all assets and debts of the parties must be allocated. Texas is one of nine states in the country that is a community property state; all property owned by a husband and wife is presumed to be owned by both unless and until proven to be separate property by clear and convincing evidence. 

Summers can be challenging times to coordinate schedules even for families in which there are no divorce and visitation issues. When these issues do exist, summer parenting can become quite complex. Collin County divorce attorneys recommend that parents plan well ahead in order to avoid any conflicts in scheduling and any conflicts between the parties. Below are examples of parenting plans that offer flexibility with respect to the summer.

Most experts will tell you that just as job searches in the twenty-first century must incorporate LinkedIn and other networking on social media, searching for that special someone must also incorporate dating sites on social media, even if the online sites are only used to access offline events. That being said, Collin County family law attorneys emphasize that there are pros and cons to consider regarding online dating:

In Part One of a series discussing the need for legal protections for couples who live together in a committed, long-term relationship but do not get married, Collin County family attorneys recommended cohabitation agreements which can define the parties' property rights, financial expectations, and other concerns during and after their relationship.  In Part Two of this series, our family law attorneys explore what kind of legal agreement is needed to protect those same couples when they have children.

Temporary Protective Orders ("TPOs") and Temporary Restraining Orders ("TROs") are often confused and confusing, and the terms are commonly used interchangeably. The orders are not the same, however, and are issued in completely different ways and for completely different purposes.  Collin County Divorce Attorneys explain why and when TPOs and TROs are necessary in the divorce process.

AUSTIN (February 7, 2013) ‐ Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) announced Ryan Nordhaus received Board Certification in Family Law. Ryan Nordhaus currently practices in Collin County, Texas where he is part of Nordhaus Walpole, PLLC.

We want to give a big THANK YOU to the readers of the Mckinney Courier Gazette for once again selecting Nordhaus Walpole, PLLC as The Best Law Firm in the 2012 Reader's Choice Awards!

The McKinney Divorce attorneys of NW congratulate Ryan Nordhaus & April Nordhaus on their selection as 2012 Texas Rising Stars by the publishers of Texas Monthly Magazine.

At Nordhaus Walpole, PLLC we take pride in their achievement and congratulate their commitment to excellence in the areas of Family Law & Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate matters.

PaperStreet Web Design launches CollinCountyAttorney.com, the official website of Nordhaus Walpole, PLLC, a texas based law firm.

Warren Jeffs' attorney, Deric Walpole, discusses the case and Jeffs' sentencing. To watch the interview on CNN, please visit YouTube.

The attorneys of LNW congratulate Deric Walpole, Ryan Nordhaus & April Nordhaus on their selection as 2011 Texas Rising Stars by the publishers of Texas Monthly Magazine.

NW is proud to annouce our permanent office location at the Valliance Plaza located at 5900 S. Lake Forest Drive in McKinney, Texas.

The attorneys of NW proudly congratulate April Nordhaus for her Reader's Choice selection as Best Attorney by the readers of McKinney Courier Gazette!

The attorneys of LNW congratulate McKinney probate attorney April Nordhaus for her selection as one of the Top 50 Business Women in Northern Collin County!

Collin County Business Press named NW the #9 law firm in Collin County.