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Texas lawyers Samuel Sanchez and Bryan Abercrombie bring their combined 31 years of legal practice experience to the table and talk various areas of law. Topics range from family law to gun rights and everything in between. Join us for an entertaining ride and let’s talk some law and its impact on our lives.
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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Episode 44 - Who’s Your Daddy?
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
In today's episode, Bryan & Sam paternity fraud and father's rights, including the prevalence and under reporting of fraud, safeguards, the importance of catching fraud on the front side, and systemic inequities that potentially incentivize fraud. They also delve into the Top 10 Breakup Movies of all time.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan, Sam or Nida at babercrombie@aswlawoffice.com, ssanchez@aswlawoffice.com or nwood@aswlawoffice.com.
Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases.
Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
Nida C. Wood has been licensed to practice law for over 11 years and has handled legal matters related to family law, civil law, business law, and criminal law. For the past several years, Nida worked for the largest domestic litigation firm in the country and handled all types of domestic litigation matters, including but not limited to custody cases, modifications, enforcements, child support cases, mediations, collaborative law, appeals, post-divorce maintenance cases, and property cases including multi-million dollar estates.
Visit us at https://aswlawoffice.com
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream

Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Episode 43 - The Divorce-Industrial Complex
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
In today's episode, Bryan, Sam & Nida discuss various aspect and burning questions surrounding the $50 Billion family law industry, including claims that it is needlessly complicated, excessively expensive, unfair, and corrupt and whether the current structure incentivizes deceptive tactics in the pursuit of larger alimony or child support awards -- as well as a brief foray into the Shakira/Gerald Pique divorce.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan, Sam or Nida at babercrombie@aswlawoffice.com, ssanchez@aswlawoffice.com or nwood@aswlawoffice.com.
Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases.
Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
Nida C. Wood has been licensed to practice law for over 11 years and has handled legal matters related to family law, civil law, business law, and criminal law. For the past several years, Nida worked for the largest domestic litigation firm in the country and handled all types of domestic litigation matters, including but not limited to custody cases, modifications, enforcements, child support cases, mediations, collaborative law, appeals, post-divorce maintenance cases, and property cases including multi-million dollar estates.
Visit us at https://aswlawoffice.com
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream

Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Episode 42 - New Year, New You: Divorce and Custody in 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
In today's episode, Bryan, Sam & Nida discuss things to consider when thinking of filing for divorce or custody modifications, as well as the Kim & Kanye split and the role that mental illness can play in a court's ruling regarding parental suitability.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan, Sam or Nida at babercrombie@aswlawoffice.com, ssanchez@aswlawoffice.com or nwood@aswlawoffice.com.
Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases.
Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
Nida C. Wood has been licensed to practice law for over 11 years and has handled legal matters related to family law, civil law, business law, and criminal law. For the past several years, Nida worked for the largest domestic litigation firm in the country and handled all types of domestic litigation matters, including but not limited to custody cases, modifications, enforcements, child support cases, mediations, collaborative law, appeals, post-divorce maintenance cases, and property cases including multi-million dollar estates.
Visit us at https://aswlawoffice.com
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Episode 41 - Landmark Roe v. Wade Decision & Gun Violence
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
SUPREME COURT RULING ON ROE V. WADE & UPTICKS IN SCHOOL SHOOTINGS - In today's episode, Bryan, Sam & Nida discuss the the recent supreme court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, including what this means for citizens of different states, potential legal complications that may stem from the ruling, and the limits of judicial precedent, as well as gun violence, potential gun control options, the polarization of media, and the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard civil matter decision.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan, Sam or Nida at babercrombie@aswlawoffice.com, ssanchez@aswlawoffice.com or nwood@aswlawoffice.com.
Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases.
Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
Nida C. Wood has been licensed to practice law for over 11 years and has handled legal matters related to family law, civil law, business law, and criminal law. For the past several years, Nida worked for the largest domestic litigation firm in the country and handled all types of domestic litigation matters, including but not limited to custody cases, modifications, enforcements, child support cases, mediations, collaborative law, appeals, post-divorce maintenance cases, and property cases including multi-million dollar estates.
Visit us at https://aswlawoffice.com
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream

Wednesday Mar 16, 2022

Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Episode 39 - Immigration, Voting Rights & Censorship
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
TEXAS IMMIGRATION STATUS, JUDICIAL RULING ON VOTING RIGHTS & INTEGRITY, and THE JOE ROGAN SPOTIFY CONTROVERSY - In today's episode, Bryan and Sam discuss the current state of immigration along the Texas border, the recent judicial ruling regarding prosecution of voting issues at a district attorney, rather than attorney general level, and the implications of censorship in an age of misinformation -- spotlighting the recent controversy involving Joe Rogan.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com. Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases. Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
Visit us at https://astxlegal.com
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream

Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Episode 38 - Astroworld, Rittenhouse, & Mandate Mashup
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
ASTROWORLD TRAGEDY, KYLE RITTENHOUSE CASE, & VACCINE MANDATE LEGALITY - In today's episode, Bryan and Sam discuss the recent tragedy at Astroworld the potential liabilities facing the various parties involved, the particulars of the Kyle Rittenhouse case and possible self-defense precedents at play, and the status of vaccine mandates being argued in the judiciary, as well as the end of Brittney Spears' conservatorship and the legal complications of the Erika Jane/Tom Girardi divorce.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com. Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases. Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
Visit us at https://astxlegal.com
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream

Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Episode 37 - My Body, My Choice? The Heartbeat Law & Vaccine Mandate
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
TEXAS' NEW HEARTBEAT ABORTION LAW & BIDEN'S EXECUTIVE VACCINE MANDATE ORDER - In today's episode, Bryan and Sam discuss Texas's new abortion law and President Biden's executive order mandating vaccines for employers with 100+ employees, including the structure and intent of the new abortion law and the potential legal challenges it may face, the legality of Biden's executive order, the expanding power of the executive, trends in legal precedent, attempts to redefine what is constitutionally acceptable, general concerns about government overreach, and the potential impact the mandate may have regarding vaccine choice and child custody.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com. Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases. Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
Visit us at https://astxlegal.com
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream

Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Episode 36 - Come and Carry It
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
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TEXAS' NEW PERMITLESS CARY GUN LAW IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1 - In today's Episode, Bryan & Sam discuss the in's and out's of Texas' new permitless carry law going into effect next week, including who is eligible to carry, what locations are included and excluded in the new provisions, increased penalties for violations, the importance of knowing the law and getting to know law enforcement personnel in your area, the continued importance of firearm safety courses despite no longer being required, the importance of always securing your firearms, and the expected effectiveness of the new law as a deterrent. Additionally, they provide updates on the Supreme Court Cheerleader Snapchat case, as well as Brittney Spears' guardianship case.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com. Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases. Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
Visit us at https://astxlegal.com
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream

Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Episode 35 - Deep Dive into Mediation
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
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THE INS AND OUTS OF MEDIATION - In today's Episode, Bryan & Sam discuss several topics related to mediation, including the mediation services we provide, the benefits of choosing mediation over trial, including the possibility of more creative solutions, mediation's tendency to mitigates animosity between parties, and it's ability to narrow the issues you have to take before a judge. Additionally, they discuss pro se mediations, what they are, the role of the mediator in a pro se mediation, the work the parties need to put in to have a successful mediation, learning to set appropriate expectations, and the importance of having a solid understanding of the issues on the table. Finally, they explore the cost benefit of mediation versus a contested trial, the nature of mediated settlement agreements and what it means for them to be binding, guidance for preparing for mediation, and the pitfalls that cause mediations to break down.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com.
Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases.
Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
Visit us at https://astxlegal.com
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream