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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce in Dallas, Texas

By Michael P. Granata April 23, 2025 Posted in Divorce

Going through a divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences, and going through on in Dallas is no exception. While emotions may run high, avoiding common pitfalls can help you achieve an...

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Senate Bill 942 - Retroactive Child Support Beginning at the Child's Conception

By Michael P. Granata April 13, 2025 Posted in Child Support

By:  Hughes, et al.                                 S.B. No. 942   A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT   Relating to a court order for retroactive child support,...

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SB 1923 A Bill to Be Enacted

By Mike Granata April 13, 2025 Posted in Child Custody

By: West S.B.  No.  1923                                                                                                                   ...

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In re Kailyn Andrews

By Michael P. Granata April 10, 2025 Posted in Child Custody

2025 WL 1056802 Court of Appeals of Texas, Austin. In re Kailyn Andrews Filed: April 9, 2025 FROM THE 169TH DISTRICT COURT OF BELL COUNTY     THE HONORABLE CARI L. STARRITT-BURNETT, JUDGE...

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La'Tiejira vs. Cribb

By Michael P. Granata November 19, 2024 Posted in Divorce

Girlfriend sued her Boyfriend for breach of contract and fraudulent inducement after their relationship ended. The trial court granted Boyfriend’s motion for summary judgment, affirming the judgment...

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Venue Case

By Michael P. Granata November 15, 2024 Posted in Divorce

 

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Attorney's Fees Award

By Mike Granata November 7, 2024 Posted in Industry News

I always get the question can I get reimbursed attorney's fees? Interesting Case (and a good read) on an award of attorney's fees and the burden necessary to support an award of fees. Case also...

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Claims for Reimbursement

By Mike Granata October 16, 2024 Posted in Divorce

3.402. Claim for Reimbursement; Offsets Effective: September 1, 2023   (a) A claim for reimbursement exists when one or both spouses use property of one marital estate to confer on the property of...

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Texas Standard Possession Order

By Mike Granata October 8, 2024 Posted in Child Custody

This post is the Texas Family Code for the Standard Possession and is the codification of what makes up the presumptive possession schedule in all Texas custody cases.   153.3101. Reference to...

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Adapting Your Parenting Plan for the Holidays

November 30, 2020 Posted in Divorce

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to disrupt the usual order of business, this holiday season promises to be one like no other. With families all over the United States making significant...

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