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Important Topics Relating to Family Law
What to do if Child Support is Still Being Withheld After Kids are Adults
We helped a former client today who learned that his employer was continuing to withhold child support payments from his check, even though his children were “emancipated” (that is, they are at least 18 years of age, out of high school, and not disabled). It occurs to...
Can I appeal my Divorce Case Judgment?
Today, we will discuss your options, when you are dissatisfied with the result of your divorce case. Initially, it bears repeating that in most (perhaps, all) U.S. jurisdictions, fewer than 5 percent (5%)of the filed cases make it all of the way through trial. And, of...
Premarital Property Agreements in Texas
It is our experience that many folks do not understand just how useful and powerful Premarital Property Agreements (PPA) can be in Texas. We hope to bring you some helpful information in that regard today. Accordingly, here is a brief, introductory discussion of PPA:...
Can CPS Terminate Parental Rights Based on Old Events?
Texas CPS has to show not only some act of abuse or neglect by the parent, but also, that the termination is in the current “best interest” of the child. So, something that happened long ago does not provide solid evidence of what is currently in a child’s best interest. Things change over time; kids mature, and their needs change.
Can I Change my Child Custody Order?
So, you have a child custody (or conservatorship) order. It was arrived at either by initial agreement of the parties, informal negotiation, mediation, or after a trial. And now, one of the parties wants to change it. Can that be done? It is widely reported that each...
Important Factors in Cases Requesting Protective Orders
Introduction:
A protective order is a court order that can be entered by the court to protect a victim of domestic violence, assault (sexual or otherwise), abuse, stalking, and/or threats by a family member, household member, or (current or former) dating partner. We have written more about these cases here: Legal Protections for Family Violence (Part 1) and here Legal Protections Available for Family Violence. A review of those posts provides context for this one. Today, we will discuss some of the considerations that are pertinent to these types of cases.
Keeping Children Safe
During the craziness of this year, many of our children find themselves in the unusual circumstance of living in potentially dangerous situations. In addition to the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19, insecurity in income, housing, and food, add stress that affects the lives of many family members.
Keeping Our Kids Safe Online
As we become more of an electronically-connected society (and, when is that increase ever going to end?) potential dangers to our children, via the internet, are enhanced. Our children spend more and more time online, for activities such as their schooling, gaming,...
Convincing a Court to Lift a Residence Restriction on a Child (Part 1)
The ability of a court to restrict the residences of children is one which varies under state law, from state to state. I am licensed to practice law in only the State of Texas, so my discussion will focus on Texas law. While there may be similarities to the laws of...
When to Consider Divorce (Part 3)
Today, we will discuss different types of commitments to a marriage, and which is required for a marriage to be happy and thrive (and so, for divorce to not need to be considered).