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Kris Balekian Hayes, John Withers Jr. Awarded 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers

by Lawdragon | Oct 10, 2025

These lawyers are the cream of the crop in the United States for hopes, dreams and when it all goes wrong. Love, American Style. READ MORE

Kris Balekian Hayes Honored as 2025 Trailblazer of Justice

by MSN | Sept 18, 2025

Some lawyers do more than practice law—they change it. Trailblazers of Justice: Lawyers Setting New Standards highlights legal professionals whose work is influencing policy, shaping precedent, and raising the bar for the entire field. Through landmark cases, innovative strategies, and a commitment to fairness, these attorneys are redefining what it means to lead in the legal profession and leaving a lasting mark on the pursuit of justice.. READ MORE

Missouri Lawmaker Calls to Allow Divorce During Pregnancy. Why Are Some Judges Currently Preventing It?

by NBC News | Mar 1, 2024

The notion that they can’t already has sparked anger from people who see it as an antiquated policy that controls women unfairly, possibly trapping them in abusive marriages. READ MORE

Why Missouri Currently Doesn’t Allow Pregnant Women to Be Legally Divorced

by AP News | Mar 1, 2024

A Missouri lawmaker has introduced legislation to clarify that the state’s judges can grant divorces even when one spouse is pregnant. READ MORE

Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Ordered to Take DNA Test in Paternity Case

by USA Today | Feb 29, 2024

A judge ordered that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones must take a paternity test to determine whether he is the biological father of a woman who sued him last year. READ MORE

Judge Rules Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Must Take Paternity Test

by CBS News | Feb 28, 2024

A judge has ruled Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones must take a paternity test to determine if he is the biological father of a 27-year-old woman who filed suit against him in 2022. READ MORE

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Will Be Required to Take DNA Test in Paternity Case, Judge Rules

by Dallas News | Feb 28, 2024

A Dallas County judge ruled that Dallas Cowboys president and general manager Jerry Jones will have to take a DNA test to prove paternity. READ MORE

Dallas County Judge Orders Jerry Jones to Take Paternity Test

by WFAA | Feb 28, 2024

A Dallas County judge ordered Wednesday that Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones must take a paternity test in a lawsuit filed by a woman claiming to be Jones’ daughter. READ MORE

7 Reasons Women Initiate Divorce More Than Men

by DivorcedMoms.com | Jan 20, 2022 | Divorce

According to a recent study, nearly 70 percent of divorces are initiated by women. This percentage is much higher for college-educated women, who account for almost 90 percent of divorces. READ MORE

Will You File For Divorce In January? Here Are 6 Signs You Will

by DivorcedMoms.com | Jan 20, 2022 | Divorce

Will you file for divorce in January? Because January is a time for making resolutions and planning for a new year, many couples may take this season to reevaluate their relationship.
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Kris Hayes, Balekian Hayes, PLLC

by livingmagazine.net | Aug 12, 2021 | Q&A

Dallas attorney Kris Hayes from Balekian Hayes, PLLC, has represented people in divorces, child custody disputes, and virtually every aspect of family law for more than two decades. Kris is one of the rare attorneys to be board certified in child welfare law and family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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6 Simple Ways to Save Money During Divorce

by DivorcedMoms.com | Jul 30, 2021 | Divorce

Many divorcing couples may be worried that ending their marriage is going to break the bank. No divorce case is the same, but there are many common reasons why cases can become drawn out and more costly.
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Best Divorce Lawyers in Dallas

By expertise.com | June 26, 2021

We scored 663 divorce lawyers in Dallas, TX and picked the Top 17.
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Keep Your Children Out Of The Divorce At All Costs

By Ben Ari | May 12, 2021

Try to keep your children out of the divorce at all costs. Healthy kids are those that know that mom and dad love them dearly but are just going to live apart from now on. Never bad mouth your ex…
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4 Ways To Protect Your Assets During Divorce

By divorcedmoms.com | April 14, 2021

A significant concern for many divorcing couples is how their assets will be divided fairly amongst each partner. Coupled with the emotions of ending their marriage and the responsibilities of finding solutions to their child custody and child support issues, they are also worried about how to split up assets equally…
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Prenups Are Not Just for Rich People

By Real Simple | March 12, 2021

No one enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. You don’t expect to be hospitalized, either—but you still have health insurance. A prenup is marriage insurance—and it’s for everyone…
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Divorce Preparation: You Must Do These 5 Things

By divorcedmoms.com | March 8, 2021

Getting a divorce is one of the top five most stressful events that can occur during your life. However, with an experienced legal team’s guidance and a little preparation, achieving a happy and healthy divorce is possible. The following tips will help you prepare for a happy and healthy divorce process…
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My fiancé didn’t want to sign a prenup until we talked to divorce lawyers

By Insider | November 14, 2020

Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, like American Express, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective…
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Divorce doesn’t have to cost a fortune

By The Penny Hoarder | November 13, 2020

If you’re getting divorced, you’ve been through enough. The last thing you need now is a $13,000 bill…
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What to Say to a Friend Going Through a Divorce

By Up Journey | November 9, 2020

For some people, divorce is a welcome conclusion to a marriage that is no longer working. For others, it can be the most devastating and overwhelming experience they’ll ever go through…
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Pregnancy and Divorce

On behalf of American Pregnancy Association | October 8, 2020

It’s unfortunate, but sometimes pregnancy and divorce go hand in hand, and expecting mothers may find themselves splitting from their partners. Because like many other major life events, pregnancy can add tension to even the strongest…
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How To Navigate Divorce While Pregnant

On behalf of Divorcedmoms.com | October 2, 2020

Sometimes, pregnancy and divorce go hand in hand, and expecting mothers may find themselves splitting from their partners. Because like many other major life events, pregnancy can add…
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Texas Family Law Attorney Kris Balekian Hayes Named a Top Lawyer in America

On behalf of Yahoo | September 11, 2020

Best Lawyers®, the only peer-review guide to the legal profession, recently announced…
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Untying the Knot: Texas Family Law Bar Saw Divorce Filings Surge as COVID-19 Lockdown Ended

On behalf of Law.com | July 30, 2020

Court statistics show the number of new divorce filings in Texas courts tanked during April, but grew steadily in May and June to land at higher numbers than…
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Professional Recognition

On behalf of Dallas Business Journal | March 11, 2020

Texas family law attorney Kris Balekian Hayes recently achieved professional status as a Board Certified Lawyer in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal…
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Kris Balekian Hayes Becomes One of Only 867 Board Certified Family Law Lawyers in Texas

On behalf of Park Cities BubbleLife | February 4, 2020

Texas family law attorney Kris Balekian Hayes recently achieved professional status as a Board Certified Lawyer in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS)…
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Top 3 challenges to expect during a ‘gray’ divorce

On behalf of Boomers Survive Blog | December 11, 2019

Divorce rates overall are declining across the country. However, they’re nearly doubling for baby boomer couples. This phenomenon known as “gray” divorce occurs when couples over…
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Do Expert Witnesses’ Opinions Depend on Who Hired Them?

On behalf of Family Lawyer Magazine | October 30, 2019

We asked lawyers and other family law professionals on our website to help us answer the question: “Do expert witnesses’ opinions depend on or align with the party who hired them?” Six lawyers and three…
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Balekian Hayes And Dallas CASA Host Children in the Care of Dallas County Child Protective Services

On behalf of Park Cities BubbleLife | May 10, 2019

Family law firm, Balekian Hayes PLLC, with the assistance of Dallas CASA and Child Protection and Permanency Court Judge, Judge Gonzales, hosted more than…
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