Acquiring a divorce in Texas requires an overwhelming amount of paperwork. Regardless of where you are in the divorce process – whether you’re just contemplating separation, or you’re in the thick of a bitter battle – it’s a good idea to start collecting all the important documents required for … [Read more...]
What Is Collaborative Divorce In Texas
Collaborative divorce in Texas is a method of dissolving a marriage where both parties and their attorneys commit to resolving all issues without going to court. Collaborative divorce is governed by the Texas Collaborative Law Act. What Is the Texas Collaborative Act The Texas Collaborative Law Act … [Read more...]
Splitting Custody of the Children in a Texas Child Custody Case
While Texas child custody law has some common guidelines, quite a bit still depends on the individual case. This is apparent in cases involving multiple children where the judge orders or approves a split custody arrangement. In split custody, the parents have custody of one (or more than one) of … [Read more...]
The Role of An Amicus Attorney in a Texas Child Custody Case
Texas child custody cases can be complicated, and it may take a number of professionals to help ensure that each area of the case is addressed. In addition to lawyers for both parties seeking custody, there is also sometimes an attorney for the child or children. There can also be a lawyer who … [Read more...]
How Military Service Affects Child Support Orders
Legal matters are usually a bit different for military members than they are for civilians; this includes issues surrounding child support orders. While the basics are the same, military members face some unique issues and circumstances that may affect how child support orders are issued, enforced … [Read more...]
Good Idea to Apply for Credit Card after Bankruptcy?
Whether it’s possible to get a credit card after bankruptcy – or whether you should get one – is a concern of many who go through the process. As long as you want to obtain credit cards after bankruptcy for the right reasons, it can be a very good way to help rebuild credit. The primary use of a … [Read more...]
How to Prove Parental Alienation in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide
Texas law does not use a single statute definition for “parental alienation.” In practice, you usually prove it by showing a repeated pattern of conduct that harms your child’s relationship with you. Helpful evidence can include an incident log, saved communications, witness statements, and expert … [Read more...]
Examples of Parental Alienation: What Texas Parents Need to Know
Parental alienation happens when one parent turns a child against the other parent through manipulation, false statements, or interference with the parent-child relationship. Common examples of parental alienation include badmouthing the other parent, blocking phone calls, denying visitation, using … [Read more...]
The Brunner Test for Student Loans: What Texas Bankruptcy Law Requires
In Texas and most federal courts, the Brunner test is the three-part standard bankruptcy courts use to decide whether repaying covered student loans would cause "undue hardship" under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8). Established in Brunner v. New York State Higher Education Services Corp., 831 F.2d 395 (2d … [Read more...]
Declaring Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Pros & Cons
Chapter 13 bankruptcy lets Texas wage earners keep their home and car while repaying debts over three to five years through a court-approved plan. The main advantages: asset protection and the automatic stay. The main drawbacks: lengthy commitment, strict budget, and less than half of filers … [Read more...]
