Tag Archives: family law
How Do Rule 11 Agreements Apply to Divorce or Child Issues?
When couples have disputed issues during divorce or any other type of legal case they must resolve them or have the court decide for them. Hearing about a Rule 11 agreement is common during divorce, whether a comment made by a judge, your own lawyer, your spouse’s attorney or seeing it referenced in a court… Read More »
The Difference between Binding and Non-Binding Mediated Settlements
Mediation has certain merits and many couples successfully resolve their disputed issues through mediation. When signing a mediation settlement agreement (MSA), couples have two options. An MSA can be either binding or non-binding. This fact bears significant importance and is worth explaining. How a non-binding mediation agreement works Under the Texas Family Code, either spouse… Read More »
When Do Texas Courts Appoint Guardians?
Any number of situations can make parents unable to care for their children—through unexpected death, a serious accident involving brain damage or physical incapacity, or a prolonged terminal illness. A guardianship is a judicial proceeding that appoints a person or entity with full or limited authority to take care of the child or for an… Read More »
Paternity Tests: When Do You Need One?
Like many states, Texas has adopted the Uniform Parentage Act (UPA) to govern jurisdiction and procedures in paternity and child support suits. Under the UPA, a court may order genetic testing upon the request of a party in a paternity suit. Genetic testing, however, may not always be necessary to establish paternity. The UPA provides… Read More »
What Can We Do For You?
Family law disputes are emotionally charged and deeply subjective. These can include divorce, property division, alimony, support, child custody, and visitation. Parents and couples have many options when dealing with these issues, but they can only take advantage of these options if they are well informed. An experienced Texas family law attorney can provide valuable… Read More »
