Riviera Maya's Grupo Nohoch Mul

Houston-based attorney Frank Mann has over three decades of experience focusing on family law. Throughout his career as an attorney, he has represented clients in a variety of cases involving divorce, child custody, and child support. During his free time, Frank Mann enjoys traveling the world and has visited destinations such as Riviera Maya.

Located in Mexico, Riviera Maya is a tourism district famous for its large-scale resorts. As a popular tourist destination, the area has recently been the focus of numerous developments, but the main attractions continue to be its breathtaking natural sceneries and its historical structures. One of the top sights in Riviera Maya is Grupo Nohoch Mul.

Although its name literally translates to "Big Mound," Grupo Nohoch Mul is more popularly known as the Great Pyramid – a more accurate description of what it is. With a towering height of 42 meters, the archaeological site stands as the second tallest Mayan structure in the Yucatán Peninsula. Although climbing the ancient steps might be a challenging task, reaching the top has its reward: a panoramic view of flat scrubby forests spanning many kilometers.

Mentorship - A Valuable Tool for Young Attorneys

Frank Mann is an attorney in Houston, Texas. In conjunction with his work as an attorney, Frank Mann participates in the Houston Bar Association’s Mentor/Mentee Program.

The Mentor/Mentee Program pairs people with three years of licensed legal experience or less with counterparts who have been licensed for at least five years. In this setting, mentors spend a year advising mentees in a wide range of areas related to the practice of law. Mentors typically meet with mentees on a monthly basis to hold discussions on mutually agreed-upon professional topics, and to offer advice on subjects like career advancement and law practice economics.

Working with a mentor can have a significant impact on the personal success of young professionals looking to further career growth. A mentor can provide motivation and support to young professionals who are just beginning to navigate the career path they have chosen, helping them to avoid major mistakes through the sharing of personal experience. Additionally, working with a mentor can help younger professionals to broaden their professional networks, which can lead to valuable professional opportunities.

Over a Decade of Success for the Texas Family Law Foundation

Having earned his JD from South Texas College of Law, Frank Mann, attorney in Houston, Texas, focuses his practice on family law. Committed to improving the jurisprudence of family law in Houston and Texas in general, attorney Frank Mann is a member of the Family Section of the Texas Bar Association, which runs the Texas Family Law Foundation.

The Texas Family Law Foundation has a mission to improve the jurisprudence of family law in Texas. The foundation took the lead role in the creation of family law policy in Texas in the 2009 Legislative Session. This enabled the organization to record numerous successes, including the following:

1) Passing several bills that repealed the controversial “economic contribution” laws while at the same time reforming child possession and access rules.

2) Defeating and amending various bills that posed grave harm to the state’s family law while neutralizing issues that were dangerous to families.

3) Securing higher child support caps for separated families and engineering crucial corrections to the state’s standard child possession order.

4) Enacting higher professional standards regarding education, licensure, and confidentiality rules for the parenting coordinators who help divorcing parents come up with a parenting plan.

A Discussion on the Two Types of Child Custody in Texas

 

Having practiced law for over three decades, Frank Mann, attorney in Houston, Texas, maintains membership in the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Bar Association. Focusing his practice on family law, attorney Frank Mann represents clients in child custody cases in Houston.

One of the most contentious issues in divorce proceedings is child custody. In Texas, the family court judges have the final decision on child custody. The courts can grant one of two types of custody: sole managing conservatorship (SMC) or joint managing conservatorship (JMP).

SMC essentially amounts to sole custody. A parent awarded SMC has the legal right to make all the important decisions concerning the child. A parent with sole custody can decide the primary residence of the child; the medical, dental, and surgical treatments the child can undergo; the schools the child attends; and which sports the child can play. He or she also has the right to receive child support.

JMP basically amounts to joint custody. It grants both parents a say in decision making about the child’s primary residence, medical and dental procedures, education, and extracurricular activities. Here, both parents can spend time with the child, but the child still has a primary residence with one parent. Both parents must agree on the important decisions concerning the child’s future.

Voter Registration Skyrockets in Texas

Frank Mann, a family law attorney, runs a private practice in Houston, Texas. His practice focuses on cases involving divorce, child custody, changing prior court orders and other aspects of family law. In addition to his work as an attorney, Frank Mann maintains an interest in Houston and state politics. 

Texan voters are making history in 2016. Election officials are reporting a notable rise in voter registration as voters gear up for an interesting presidential election. Bexar County recently reported that it had more than one million registered voters, a first for the county of less than two million residents. Thus, it is the fourth county in Texas to hit the one million milestone, putting it right behind Harris, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties. 

Election officials generally expect a surge in registrations in the weeks leading up to a major vote, but these registrations flooded in during the typically slow months of July and August. It is likely that the influx is partially due to various organizations registering citizens to vote ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

Frank E. Mann III, Attorney and Counselor at Law

I was licensed in 1984, with over 28 years of experience. My grandfather was an attorney in Harris County, Texas for over fifty years. As a strong, experienced advocate, I provide Houston-area clients with cost-effective legal representation and counsel. I work to establish practical solutions to family law matters such as divorce, child custody, alimony and domestic violence. I am known as a lawyer that gives straight forward answers to your questions. Your goals are my goals; together we work to resolve your legal problems so you can move on with your life. For more information, contact my Houston family law office for a free consultation today.

I am a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, an honorary society established in 1982 by the Supreme Court of Texas. The College is comprised of lawyers who strive for the highest level of legal knowledge and skills through frequent participation in continuing education. Among its ranks are numerous leaders in the Texas legal field, including many judges. Less than 10% of all Texas lawyers qualify to become members of this organization.

In addition, I am a member of the State Bar of Texas and its Family Law Section, the Houston Bar Association and its Family Law Section, and the Federal Bar Association of the Southern District of Texas.  I am licensed to practice in all courts that have jurisdiction for family law matters in the State of Texas.