When it comes to family law matters in Texas, most people think that any and every issue is brought to the judge and the judge alone. However, certain issues can be placed in the hands of a jury. Unless you have prior experience in a jury trial, you may be unaware of what to expect
FAQs
There Are No Stupid Questions
I’ve started to notice a theme with some of my clients. They will give me a call or send an email with a question but will preface it by saying “This is probably a stupid question but…” or “Sorry to bug you, I know you’re busy, but I have kind of a stupid question”. And…
4 ways to prepare for your Texas divorce
Luck favors the prepared, especially in divorce proceedings.
If you are considering a divorce, there are some important steps to take beforehand. By preparing ahead of time, you can cut down on much of the stress and uncertainty that people often face during and after the divorce process. Planning ahead allows you to save time…
True or False – Family Law Cases are fair
Court is just like television.
Reality: If you are prepared, there shouldn’t be any shock and awe moments though you can expect to testify in court. Texas requires “fair notice” in pleadings. As a result, you must properly plead in advance of trial everything you are requesting in terms of relief such as a disproportionate…
Breaking your Misconceptions about Divorce
When clients come in to meet with a divorce attorney, they are often recently separated and very emotional. Our clients often latch onto preconceptions to help them through this difficult time. From our initial consult, it is our job to help you through this emotional and challenging process and provide you realistic expectations for the…
What is adultery in Texas?
This is another in my Super Simple FAQs series…
What is adultery in Texas?
Adultery is a legal term in Texas that means the voluntary sexual intercourse of a married person with one not the spouse. Texas Family Code § 6.003. Adultery does not have to…
What is visitation in Texas? What is the Texas Standard Possession Schedule?
This is another post in my Super Simple FAQs series…
What is visitation in Texas?
Or What is the Texas Standard Possession Schedule?
In Texas, visitation is the loose term for the periods of possession of or access to children of parents who are no longer or never…
How to modify custody in Texas?
This post is another in my Super Simple FAQs series….
How to modify custody in Texas?
Custody — or conservatorship — regarding a child in Texas can always by modified until the child turns 18. Once a court order has been entered regarding custody or conservatorship, a parent…
What is conservatorship in Texas?
This is another post in the Super Simple FAQ series…
What is conservatorship in Texas?
Conservatorship is the term used in Texas and most other states to address the legal and physical aspects of sharing children when the parties are no longer or have never been married. Some…
How do you file for divorce in Texas?
This post is first in a series of super simple FAQs related to Texas divorce topics…
How do you file for divorce in Texas?
A Texas divorce follows basically the same process whether you have attorneys or represent yourself, whether you have children or not, whether you have…