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Threats of “Full Custody” in a Divorce
Sometimes a parent, for whatever reason, will get “full custody” of the kids during a divorce. However, many parents threaten to take “full custody” if
November 3, 2019
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Will My Evidence Be Used in Court?
Many people don’t know what evidence might be used in a family law hearing. Obviously, most parents don’t know what to expect in any given
October 14, 2019
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Common Law Marriage In Texas
Common law marriage in Texas comes up more than you might think. Many people know someone who is common law married. Or, at least that
July 13, 2019
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Who Does The Attorney General Work For?
Family law litigants frequently misunderstand the role the Office of Attorney General (OAG) plays in cases. Far too many people think the OAG works for
June 24, 2019
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There’s Informal “Mediation”, and Then There’s Real Mediation
Mediation is a term we use in family law cases all the time. Many, if not most, contested family law cases settle at mediation. But
March 2, 2019
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Same Sex Divorce in Texas
Same sex divorce is a relatively new concept in Texas. Until just a few years ago Texas failed to recognize same sex marriage at all.
February 11, 2019
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Ultra-Cheap Divorces: Hidden Risks
You may have seen signs like the one pictured above while driving around town. Or if you have searched for divorce information on Google, you
February 9, 2019
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Agreements Outside of Court Orders
Court orders tell litigants how to behave and proceed in family law cases. Consequences follow for people who choose not to follow court orders. Some
February 4, 2019
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Your Safety in Family Law Cases
Within the legal community there’s a strong belief that family law cases are frequently more dangerous than criminal cases. The adage goes: in criminal cases,
January 28, 2019
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Attorney’s Fees in Family Law
Attorney’s fees are a remedy available in family law cases in Texas. However, the courts don’t always award attorney’s fees. So how do attorney’s fees
January 23, 2019
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