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International Child Abduction International parental child abduction occurs when a parent removes a child from their habitual country in violation of another parents custodial rights. The Hague Convention was created to provide children with protection against abduction across international borders. It aims to facilitate the quick return of children to the country of habitual residence. (more…)
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Generally, in Texas, a child support obligation lasts until the child turns 18 or graduates high school. Whichever event occurs the later of the two will control. However, in some circumstances, the answer to the question may be slightly different. The Texas Family Code governs the tenure of the child support obligation. We will discuss them in detail below. (more…)
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Texas spousal maintenance laws pose substantial challenges for those seeking awards of periodic payments following a divorce. If granted, awards are generally modest and short-term. Payments function to support a former spouse's “minimum general needs,” not to exceed $5000 per month or 25% of the owing party’s gross annual income. How Will a Court Decide the Amount of an Award? Courts consider several factors when determining whether to award spousal maintenance, including: Le...
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Will a cheating spouse be punished in court for their infidelity? Will the infidelity impact your divorce in any way? There is no straightforward 'yes' or 'no' answer to these questions, but you can begin to predict how the court will treat the infidelity in divorce by examining the five factors below: Proof of infidelity; The involvement of young children; If money was spent on paramour; Whether or not you're seeking a 'no-fault' divorce; and The cheating spouse's honesty o...
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Mental and Physical Health Records in Child Custody Cases Both physical and mental health records are frequently relevant to family law cases. Often, one lawyer will request the production of an opposing spouse’s records concerning drug and alcohol treatment, therapy, and psychiatric treatment. Most people assume that their records are protected by HIPAA. While this is generally the case, there are many exceptions. Both HIPAA and the Texas Rules of Evidence contain nuances that experience...
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