Appeals
Open a CaseAppellate Services for North Texas, with offices in Frisco, Lewisville, and Flower Mound
Handling Appeals
You have your day in Family court; the parties testify, their lawyers present evidence, and make legal arguments. At the conclusion of the trial, the court announces its decision. You may be satisfied with all of it, or you may be dissatisfied with some of it. There may be a sound legal basis for appealing that decision. David Heiman has successfully handled appeals, and related procedures, for more than three decades. He can advise you about your appellate options.
Please bear in mind that when you are considering either an appeal, an application for a writ, or a related procedure, time is always a very important consideration. You need to start moving on your appeal right away because the mere passage of time will limit your ability to seek an appellate remedy, unless specific steps are taken during prescribed time periods. Sometimes, all of those steps are taken in just the appellate court, but often, there are steps that have to first be taken in the trial court, shortly after the time when the trial judge signs an order. It can be confusing, even to lawyers who don’t have adequate experience handling appeals. We have the experience to help cut through that confusion for you.
Navigating Parental Alienation – A Guide for Families
Navigating Child Reluctance in Post-Divorce Parenting: A Guide for Texas Families As children of separated parents grow older, they may express reluctance to spend time with one of their parents. This can strain not only the relationship between the child and the...
More About Protective Orders
Protective orders are vital legal instruments designed to protect victims of domestic violence, assault, abuse, stalking, and threats from family or household members, or current or former dating partners. This blog post explores key considerations related to these cases, building on topics discussed in our previous articles on [Legal Protections for Family Violence (Part 1)] and [Legal Protections Available for Family Violence (Part 2)]. At the bottom of this post is a link for more details about the topics discussed herein.
How is our family law firm different??
Clients who come to us, after using larger law firms, often complain that those bigger law firms seem to be more focused on generating fees, than providing effective and efficient representation. They tell us stories of enduring too many long, in-person interviews and...
“If the parents cannot agree about child custody (“conservatorship”) how will the court make a decision on that issue?
The parties (parents) will present evidence, and then the court will make a decision that the Judge believes will be in the child(ren)’s best interest. In determining that best interest, courts consider the following, non-exclusive factors in Texas: ● the desires of...
Property Agreements Made During Marriage
Previously, we wrote about Premarital Property Agreements. We noted there that Texas law broadly supports Marital Property Agreements. Today we will discuss agreements entered into during a marriage[1], instead of before marrying.[2] The Texas family Code states that...
How Does Family Violence Affect a Family Law Case
We previously discussed Family Violence, and available Protective Orders within “Legal Protections for Family Violence (Part 1),” “Legal Protections Available for Family Violence,” (Part 2), and “Important Factors in Cases Requesting Protective Orders.” Those posts...
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.
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“Any and all aspects of my child custody case were handled expediently and professionally with David. The outcome of my case, even though dismissed, was as expected. Great attorney. Great service.“
“David Heiman handled my case for enforcement of child support. He had previously handled my divorce case. He did his homework. There were other factors in consideration at one of the Hearings where Mr. Heiman presented case law in order to get my case transferred to the court of jurisdiction. Mr. Heiman was empathetic and objective in working with me to realistically and properly address my concerns. He didn’t just tell me what I wanted to hear. He was able to look at the details of the case from both sides and he gave me great advice that ultimately produced favorable outcomes. The judges ruled in our favor EVERY TIME. Mr. Heiman is intelligent, impressive, compassionate and caring, and can bring out the humorous side of an unpleasant situation. Hire him! He will do no less than his very best to help you through it.“
“I can’t help but think I won the custody of my daughters because of the advice, help and support that David gave to me, from the first time I met him, right up to the time we won the custody case!!!”
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Heiman Law Firm – Frisco
2770 Main Street
Suite 179
Frisco, TX 75033
(214) 269-9601
Heiman Law Firm – Lewisville
405 State Highway 121 Byp
Ste A250
Lewisville, Texas 75067-4183
(469) 948-4764
Heiman Law Firm – Flower Mound
2201 Spinks Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 817-3273
We service the North Texas area including
Plano, Frisco, Flower Mound, Denton, Prosper, Lewisville, Little Elm, and the Colony.