Sep 04
Modifying a Prior Custody Order Modifying an earlier custody determination under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is governed by §152.202 and §152.203 of the Texas Family Code. § 152.202 outlines Texas’s exclusive continuing jurisdiction over custody determinations and §153.203 describes how Texas courts may not modify child custody determinations made by the courts of another state. If a Texas court has issued a final order in an e...
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One of the most important things that people have to consider when deciding whether or not to seek a jury trial is the cost. How much will it cost for your attorney to adequately prepare for a jury trial? How much will you spend on miscellaneous court costs and other fees? A Texas family jury trial is a final hearing on the issues of your case. This is the point that the Court will make a final decision as to how your property will be characterized and divided and/or make a decision regardi...
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Protective Orders are one of the most severe and serious aspects of Texas Family Law. Once granted, they are supposed to protect the safety and even lives of the person applying. Beyond that, they carry some important penalties for someone that a Protective Order is placed on. It ensures that they are not going to see their child on a regular basis or have any involvement in their child's life decisions. We have found that different Judges in different Courts vary widely in granting them. T...
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You may have read our first blog, "Is It Legal to Install a GPS Tracking Device on Your Spouse’s Car?", reviewing when installing a GPS tracking device could be deemed legal. In this article, we will discuss what unlawful installation of tracking device is. We will also review the defenses to this charge. Finally, you will learn about the consequences of unlawful installation of a tracking device if you or your spouse get convicted. If you put a tracking device in your spouse...
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Did you know there are about 2 millions members of the active duty and reserve Armed Services? There are many times more veterans. The number of family members is even larger. And like everyone else, some of these relationships don’t work out. So - how does Texas treat these folks? Many service members fear that because of the nature of their profession and duty to their country, they will not be able to exercise their rights to custody, visitation and access to their children. However...
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As many couples get married, buying a home is a common next step, if not already taken prior to their marriage. In the event of a divorce, many are concerned about who will be responsible for the mortgage payment during the divorce and of course after the divorce is finalized. (more…)
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Where will the children live during the divorce? This is a complicated question because the Court will consider several factors when deciding where the children should live during Temporary Orders. A Texas Court will always consider the best interest of the child. In order to understand other factors considered, we must delve a bit deeper into what is “best” for the child. (more…)
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