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Challenging Paternity in Texas Courts

January 26, 2018 Posted in Paternity Testing

Fatherhood is an honor and a joy. However, if the child is not yours, paternity creates an unfair, burdensome obligation to pay child support. What should you do if you are named as the father of a...

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Advantages of Divorce Mediation

December 29, 2017 Posted in Divorce

Divorce is difficult; there is no getting around that. However, mediation can improve the experience and result in a more equitable divorce judgment. Mediation reduces costs and time of your divorce,...

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How Long Will It Take to Get a Divorce In Texas?

November 30, 2017 Posted in Divorce

Everyone knows divorce is a tough time in anyone’s life. With so much going on and so much uncertainty, you need a Dallas divorce attorney on your side to guide you through the process.

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How Long Can My Children Receive Child Support?

October 13, 2017 Posted in Child Support

When a divorce occurs, you have a lot of questions and concerns about the child support process. Many people do not know how long a duration their child will receive support, or how much or how little...

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Are There Advantages to Common Law Versus Traditional Marriage in TX?

September 26, 2017 Posted in Our Blog

Contrary to popular belief, living together for a prescribed time period does not automatically create a common law marriage. Any type of marriage is a legal relationship, subject to Texas legal...

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Not All Family Law Issues Need to Go to Court

August 25, 2017 Posted in Our Blog

Texas courtrooms are busy places and essential when addressing criminal complaints and child protection issues. Still, an experienced Dallas family law attorney would advise clients that busy court...

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Sealed TX Adoption Records Don’t Always Prevent Access to Vital Info

July 26, 2017 Posted in Adoption

In accordance with Texas Family Code, Texas adoption and termination records are sealed. However, adoptees and both biological and adoptive family members may have good reason to view the information,...

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How Much Weight Do Texas Courts Place on Custody Wishes of the Children?

June 26, 2017 Posted in Child Custody

As a general rule, both parents know what is best for their children, but when parents decide to divorce, their opinions often diverge when it comes to child custody decisions. Many factors go into...

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Proposed Bill Would Make Divorce More Difficult and Expensive

May 26, 2017 Posted in Divorce, Our Blog

One Texas State Representative closed out 2016 by proposing two Bills, according to an article in San Antonio Current.

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Grandparents Can Take Legal Action to Gain Access to the Children of Divorce

April 28, 2017 Posted in Divorce, Our Blog

Even after divorce, parents generally recognize the importance of providing their children with quality time with both sets of grandparents. Unfortunately, the contentious nature of divorce sometimes...

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