High Profile
Family Law Cases
What is a high profile family law case?
Whether your case would be high profile likely depends on a variety of factors. Often, high profile cases involve celebrities. Celebrities include entertainers, musicians, actors and actresses, or creative individuals like prominent authors or artists. They also include athletes that the media features, such as players with high performance records in football, baseball, basketball, soccer and tennis. Also those excelling in popular Olympic sports, such as ice skaters, gymnasts, swimmers, and skiers can often be high profile in the media. Extremely wealthy individuals or well-known politicians are sometimes in the news spotlight as well.
High conflict divorces- Child custody disputes
- Allegations of domestic violence
- Child abduction
If you are concerned that your case has the potential to be high profile, our firm can work with you. We can use strategies and detailed planning to keep your case out of the news.
What types of issues do couples want to keep private?
A client’s reputation could suffer if issues like infidelity, domestic abuse or drug addiction appeared in the news. In addition, experienced legal representation can help protect parental rights and the client’s finances. Simply put, character defamation can lead to public bias and monetary losses. Keeping your case low profile helps safeguard your good name and business interests.
What tactics can we use to protect your privacy?
A number of legal approaches are effective. Avoiding litigation is one tactic, especially when couples can resolve their issues through mediation. Texas law requires that all matters revealed during mediation be kept confidential. Mediators cannot disclose what parties reveal. In addition, both parties do not have to be present for mediation because mediators can hold separate sessions.
What are private trials?
If you do need to resort to litigation, Texas offers the option of private trials. A public trial is open for anyone to attend, as the name suggests. By comparison, both parties can agree to a private trial and select a private judge who will hear their issues and render decisions. This process will keep their matters confidential.
Can you have your court records sealed?
It is possible to have court records sealed to protect sensitive information. There must be a substantial reason to seal a record. Acceptable reasons might include:
- Domestic violence
- Child abuse
- Financial fraud
Generally the court will agree to seal records when public disclosure would harm either one or both of the parties.After the court determines your case is eligible to be sealed, your attorney must file a motion to seal, explaining why certain information would be harmful and why sealing is necessary. Depending on the jurisdiction, the attorney might have to serve notice of the motion to the other party. The court would hold a hearing and the judge would rule on the motion.
Find out more about legal representation to deal with high profile cases
We can discuss the details of your situation, explain your options, and advise the best course of action. If a potentially high profile case could threaten your assets or business, we can address those concerns. We’re glad to answer any questions you might have.
Call 940.566.0606 to schedule an appointment.
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DTX Family Law
525 S. Locust Street, Ste. 100
Denton Texas 76201
Phone: 940.566.0606