Family’s Legal Dispute Resolved: Understanding the Power of a Signed Settlement Agreement

LUFKIN, Texas – A recently signed family settlement agreement in Texas has raised questions about its enforceability and importance in determining the future of family property. The agreement, which was voluntarily entered into by all family members involved, seeks to resolve disputes regarding the distribution of assets among family members. While signed settlement agreements are typically binding and enforceable, some experts claim that certain factors may affect their validity. One important factor to consider is whether the family settlement agreement was reached through duress or coercion. If a party can demonstrate that they were forced … Read more

Outagamie County Judge Under Investigation for Controversial Sentence in Civil Dispute Case

Outagamie County Judge Mark McGinnis is currently under investigation for his treatment of a cement contractor, Tyler Barth, during a probation hearing in 2021. Barth had been serving an 18-month probation sentence when the judge ordered him into court for unrelated issues, including driving on a suspended license and testing positive for THC. During the hearing, McGinnis accused Barth of taking thousands of dollars from someone and gave him a deadline to repay the money or face 90 days in jail. Barth protested his innocence but was still taken into custody. What was not known … Read more