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2 Nov 2020, 8:00 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Parents have fundamental rights to make certain decisions regarding their children. [read post]
12 Oct 2020, 6:00 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard When a parent seeks modification of Texas custody order, he or she must a substantial and material change in circumstances since the previous order. [read post]
18 May 2020, 7:00 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Although courts are still open and conducting Zoom hearings, there is no doubt that many court cases are moving along more slowly than otherwise desired as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. [read post]
25 Mar 2020, 7:30 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard As cases of COVID-19 are continually popping up in the North Texas region (currently 155 confirmed cases in Dallas County and growing) and with the recent “Stay Home Stay Safe” Order that went into effect at 11:59 PM on March 23, 2020, parents are scrambling to find reliable answers to their questions regarding possession schedules and quarantine, as well as concerns about child support. [read post]
4 Mar 2020, 7:30 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard A court generally may not amend or change the property division made in a Texas divorce decree. [read post]
5 Feb 2020, 7:32 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Texas family law was written before marriage between same-sex partners was recognized. [read post]
8 Jan 2020, 7:30 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard In a Texas divorce, the division of community property must be just and right. [read post]
18 Dec 2019, 8:40 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard In calculating child support, a Texas court must consider each parent’s net resources. [read post]
20 Nov 2019, 9:00 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Under Texas family law, a court may grant grandparents reasonable possession and access to a grandchild if three conditions are met. [read post]
30 Oct 2019, 12:53 pm by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Texas family law allows the parties to a divorce to enter into a binding mediated settlement agreement (MSA). [read post]
9 Oct 2019, 7:30 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Generally, a permanent injunction is difficult to obtain and requires proof that certain requirements are met. [read post]
18 Sep 2019, 7:30 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Under Texas family law, a child’s parents have certain rights and duties regarding their children, including the right of possession and the right to make certain decisions related to them. [read post]
28 Aug 2019, 7:59 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard In a Texas divorce case, a mediated settlement agreement (MSA) that meets the requirements set forth in the Texas Family Code is binding and cannot be revoked. [read post]
7 Aug 2019, 8:49 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Most Texas custody cases are between a child’s parents, but in some cases other family members may be involved. [read post]
17 Jul 2019, 7:30 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Generally, a trial court in a Texas divorce case has the discretion to divide marital assets. [read post]
3 Jul 2019, 7:00 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Parents have a duty to support their minor children and generally cannot avoid that duty through intentional unemployment or underemployment. [read post]
16 May 2019, 7:32 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard Property owned by a limited liability company belongs to the company and is generally not considered either separate or community property subject to distribution in a Texas divorce case. [read post]
13 Mar 2019, 11:40 am by Francesca Blackard
By Francesca Blackard The dispute in a Texas custody case is usually between the child’s parents. [read post]