Yale Law

02/02/2026

Have you checked out the latest issue of Texas Monthly? You might spot some familiar faces -

11/07/2025

Celebrating the happiest day at the courthouse 🩷 Happy Adoption Day to this amazing family!

09/02/2025

Another Win for this Team - Both at Trial and on Appeal. Facing the threat of civil litigation or wondering about the status of an ongoing suit? Contact Us Today: 940-891-4800

Overview In a suit initiated by vexatious homeowners, the team of Weaver, Phillips, & Yale managed to obtain dismissal of over 15 claims against their client--leaving only two claims against their client as well as their client's claim for breach of contract. Therein, the jury found in favor of the....

08/29/2025

Mandamus Conditionally Granted out of Seventh Court of Appeals - Another Win for Weaver & Phillips: https://www.yalelawgroup.com/blog/2025/08/seventh-court-of-appeals-conditionally-grants-mandamus-on-enforcement-order-another-win-for-weaver-phillips/

08/25/2025

Just in:::

In an appeal to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Brittany A. Weaver and Kaitlyn E. Phillips fought to protect an award to their client (Wife) of 65% of the marital estate plus $2,500 in spousal per month for eight years. The Husband--contesting the Trial Court's rulings--argued that Wife did not establis...

06/30/2025

The new rules on enforcement actions will hit the Texas Family Code this Fall. Are you ready?

Interference with Possession and Access Schedules, Generally In Texas, the time and date of a parent's possession of their children is guided by an Order of the Court. This could be a Final Decree of Divorce or Final Order in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship in final cases, or Temporary....

06/12/2025

Interested in understanding whether you should update your corporate governing documents after this legislative session? Contact us today!

The "business judgment rule" is a legal doctrine that shields directors and mangers from liability for rational decisions made for the benefit of a corporation. Even in a situation where a director or manager has caused harm to a corporation, there may be no violation of this rule where the decision...

05/12/2025

Make sure you fill out our Estate Plan Info Sheet - and we can have your Estate Plan ready to sign in a week!

What are TikTok influencers and Instagram lawyers not telling you about probates and trusts? Unfortunately, much of what is being share on social media platforms about wills, trusts, and probate is not accurate. Whether the person sharing the information is not familiar with Texas law, does not have...

04/29/2025

Do you have a Last Will & Testament? Have you named a power of attorney? What about naming a guardian for yourself or your children if something were to happen? Click the link below and fill out a quick form to start your Estate Plan packet today and get rid of any of these questions today.

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At Yale, Weaver & Phillips, our attorneys have been providing honest, straightforward legal advice to clients in Denton, Texas, for over 25 years. Call 940-222-8025.

04/23/2025

Did you hear?

By an Opinion delivered on April 17, 2025, the Second Court of Appeals - Fort Worth set its standard for verified denials under Rule 93 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure: Memorandum Opinion Background: At trial, a verified denial was filed, asserting that the opposing party did not have capacity...