Author Archive: attorney on staff
Guardian Ad Litem vs. Attorney Ad Litem
Protecting the interests of a ward, or proposed ward is a Texas court’s primary interest. In order to protect those interests, the court may appoint individuals with distinct duties to represent a ward or proposed ward. Two of those individuals…
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What Does “Best Interest Of The Child” Mean?
Many times in legal proceedings that include children, the term “best interest of the child” arises. This term is most prominent in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. What is considered the best interest of the child and when is it…
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Retroactive Child Support – Back Child Support in Texas
Oftentimes, many parents believe that unless a court order is given, child support payments do not need to be paid. These parents are mistaken and will be unpleasantly surprised with retroactive child support. This article will discuss what retroactive child…
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Temporary Restraining Orders in Texas, Harris County
Circumstances arise in which parties are in need of immediate protection from certain individuals. Fortunately, the Texas Family Code provides an immediate response to potential danger and provides protection to a party, a child, or property. This protection comes in…
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Grounds For Annulment
The terms annulment and divorce are oftentimes confused. Although, at first glance, these terms might seem similar, they are actually very distinct. In short, a divorce occurs to end a once valid marriage; an annulment occurs to end a marriage…
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Annulment Marriage vs. Void Marriage
The dissolution of marriages is a common happening in Texas Courts. Dissolution could occur through proceedings such as divorce or annulment. A marriage may also be considered completely void. What is the difference between a marriage dissolved by annulment and…
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Service Of Process For Divorce In Texas
There are six main steps in the divorce process in Texas: filing a petition for divorce; formally notifying the non-filing spouse of the divorce; agreeing to temporary orders; learning about assets and debts through discovery; negotiating a final settlement; and…
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Texas Homestead Law
Homestead protection laws in Texas are designed to help people in the event of a foreclosure, death of a loved one, or any change in economic circumstances that an individual may face. What is a homestead and who is entitled…
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Reporting Child Abuse
Sometimes, it is difficult to draw a line between child abuse and disciplining a child. Other times, it is not as difficult. Luckily, Texas outlines what it considers child abuse and the proper guidelines to report it. What does Texas…
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Community Property vs. Separate Property in Texas
States all over the United States have different laws for dividing property. Texas, happens to be what is called, a “Community Property State”. What does being a community property state mean? What are the differences between community and separate property?…
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