Someone asked me today… if the US Supreme Court challenge to DOMA (federal Defense of Marriage Act) succeeds, will anything change in Texas?
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March 2013
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Two Cases Involving Same-Sex Marriage
Regardless of whether the Supreme Court reaches the constitutionality of same-sex marriage in Hollingsworth or Windsor, this is a matter requires clarity and guidance from our legislature.
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Breaking Down the Sanders Divorce: Premarital Agreements in Texas
Premarital agreements are not uncommon in today’s world.
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Breaking Down the Sanders Divorce: Parenting Time and Possession Schedules in Texas
What exactly is a Standard Possession Order?
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Breaking Down the Sanders Divorce: Conservatorship in Texas
On March 12, 2013, the Texas jury in the Deion and Pilar Sanders divorce ruled that Deion Sanders would have Sole Managing Conservatorship…
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FAQ: Does the primary conservator have the ability to disagree with the dates that I have designated for my periods of summer possession and require that I select different dates?
Failure to submit your desired dates on or before April 1 of each year may result in you having no choice regarding your extended summer possession in a given year.
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Dallas Mayor’s Rally Against Domestic Violence This Saturday
As divorce attorneys in the Dallas area, we are unfortunately familiar with the harsh reality of domestic violence.
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Texas divorce FAQ: Can I have my spouse tested for STD?
It is not common to request that a spouse be tested for sexually transmitted disease.
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Use of Electronic Communication to Supplement Periods of Possession with Children:
Electronic communication provisions in child custody orders allow parents the opportunity to see and speak to their children more frequently.
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Texas Supreme Court Holds Child Support Obligor Must be Current on All Child Support to Escape Contempt Under Texas Family Code 157.162(d)
In an opinion delivered on March 8, 2013 and authored by Justice Lehrmann, the Texas Supreme Court lent clarity to the Family Code’s “purging” provision (Texas Family Code 157.162(d)…
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