Daniel A. Pollack

Jan 15, 2025 | law.com | Elisa Reiter |Daniel A. Pollack |Jeffrey C. Siegel

L-R: Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack, and Jeffrey Siegel. Courtesy photos Commentary Nondisparagement clauses are frequently scrutinized for potentially infringing on First Amendment rights. How do litigants, and their representatives, balance the complex interplay between family law and Constitutional rights? What’s the difference between disparagement and complaining? What are the implications of these competing forces for divorcing couples in Texas and beyond?

Jan 13, 2025 | law.com | Daniel A. Pollack |Debbie Silberman

In today's world, brazen sexual expression saturates our culture. While the sexualization of people is not new, the constant media focus on sexuality—especially involving children—has heightened public attention in troubling ways. This raises a pressing question: Are we unintentionally normalizing children’s reflections on their own sexuality at too young an age? And, could this inadvertently make them more vulnerable to sexual grooming?

Nov 19, 2024 | law.com | Elisa Reiter |Jeffrey C. Siegel |Daniel A. Pollack

Narcissism is often characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep-seated need for admiration. However, beneath that facade lies a complex interplay of psychodynamics that can lead to tumultuous forces within the mind of the narcissist—specifically, the tension between their internal sense of power and entitlement versus their pervasive feelings of inadequacy.

Nov 15, 2024 | law.com | Daniel A. Pollack |Gianna Elliot

A 2022 article, “Prevalence of Online Sexual Offenses Against Children in the U.S.,” asked the question: “What are the lifetime prevalence and characteristics of online and technology-facilitated sexual abuse against children and youth?” A summary of findings revealed that in “...

Nov 13, 2024 | law.com | Elisa Reiter |Daniel A. Pollack

The issue of parentage is not often disputed—but sometimes it is. A legal parent is someone who is recognized by law as the mother or father of a child. This may include a biological parent, an adoptive parent, a court-appointed guardian, or a parent of a child conceived through assisted reproduction. These definitions grow complicated and the subject of debate, particularly in legal contexts where definitions impact custody and child welfare decisions.