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What Are Examples Of Texas Family Law Cases?

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How do you know if your Texas case is a family law case that will be handled in a family court? Many people do not know the difference between a family case and say, a probate case for instance. It can get confusing to know what type of case is handled in a Texas family … Continued

Texas Attorney General Announces Gender-Affirming Health Care For Trans Kids Is Child Abuse

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced last month in a  “formal attorney general opinion” that gender-affirming health care for trans kids is “child abuse".  Greg Abbott then directed the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to open investigations into parents that may have provided such care to their children. CALL NOW: (866) 695-0314SCHEDULE YOUR … Continued

5 Reasons To Hire A Texas Family Lawyer

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Hiring a Texas family lawyer is the best way to ensure that your Texas family matter will go as smoothly as possible. As you can imagine, Texas cases involving divorce, child custody, and child and spousal support can all be complex and difficult processes to navigate on your own. There are many things to consider, … Continued

Transgender Parents Adopting In California

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In 2019, Family Equality conducted a study that found that 63% of LGBTQ+ millennials are considering expanding their families, with 48% of LGBTQ+ millennials actively planning to grow their families, compared to 55% of non-LGBTQ+ millennials. On the other hand, among individuals over the age of 54, 28% of LGBTQ+ individuals already have children, while … Continued

Courts In Spain To Consider Pets’ Welfare In Divorce Cases

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Many individuals think of their pets as equal members of the family. Courts in Spain would tend to agree with this assessment. Following a trend that was first started in France and Portugal, courts in Spain are starting to consider a pets' welfare when couples decide to get a divorce. We may see couples sharing … Continued

If I Put My Child Up For Adoption In Texas, Can I Change My Mind Later?

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There are many factors that go into one’s decision to place their child up for adoption. There are also many questions and concerns birth parents and prospective adoptive parents may have once they begin the adoption process. One big concern for both birth parents and prospective adoptive parents is whether a birth parent can change … Continued

Top 10 Things to Know About Texas Alimony Payments

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Spousal Maintenance is a court-ordered payment to your former spouse following a divorce. Factors such as the length of your marriage and the difference in earnings between former spouses all contribute to the amount of spousal maintenance a Judge may award. Texas, unlike other states, is distinctive as the law limits the amount of spousal … Continued

How Courts Determine Custody in Denver

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Child custody is one of the most difficult aspects of family law and can be one of the most stressful for families. Your child’s wellbeing is at the forefront of every issue, and Colorado Courts recognize that concern. The process for determining child custody can be long and difficult, but the goal is to ensure … Continued

10 Steps to Easing the Divorce Process

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Being involved in litigation is difficult regardless of the reason.  Divorce is especially difficult due to there being many moving parts.  Here are 10 steps that may help you navigate through the divorce process.   CALL NOW: (866) 695-0314SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION 1. Build a Support Team It is important to build a group of people to … Continued

Changes To Texas Child Support Calculations

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There was a major change to how child support is calculated in Texas for parents with lower incomes. This article outlines this change while also providing an overall explanation of how the Texas Family Code defines and determines child support payments for non-custodial parents. CALL NOW: (866) 695-0314SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION What is Child Support? … Continued

Dubai Princess Gets $720M In Divorce

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You may have heard about a Dubai princess that got a record $720M payout from a divorce. While none of us have that sort of money to squabble over, understanding what a wealthy divorce can look like can be important - both for the individual who has money and the one who doesn’t. CALL NOW: … Continued

Domestic Violence and Protective Orders in Texas

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If you are seeking a protective order due to family violence, please call us. If you are the accused in a protective order, we can help you on the civil or family law side, but you may also need a criminal law attorney to defend against any criminal charges you may be facing. CALL NOW: … Continued

7 Things Not to Do During a Divorce

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Here are seven behaviors that couples engage in that draw the ire of a judge quickly in a divorce situation.     1. Do not destroy any marital property.   Seems like an easy task, but this includes throwing out the other’s belongings in a fit of rage and selling any item of value.  All the property…

Top Five Things Not To Do During The Holidays If You Are Recently Divorced

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The holidays can prove to be an especially stressful time of year. Individuals who have recently gone through a divorce may feel this stress more than others. It is important not to let the heightened emotions felt during this time of year lead to decisions one might regret. Below are five tips on what not…

Modern Family Law Expands to Austin (Press Release)

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New Austin firm focuses on today’s modern families – solving family challenges through unique, empathetic solutions AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA, September 14, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Modern Family Law, a firm focused on a uniquely compassionate approach to family resolution, is proud to announce the opening of their new family law office in Austin, Texas. Lead counsel, … Continued

Reasons To Request a Child Custody Modification

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Remarkably, you’ve gone through the heartache of a divorce and managed to come up with a parenting plan that you and the other parent were able to work with. Nevertheless, you are now down the road and your lives have changed significantly. Child custody modifications are often needed as your child grows. The custody arrangement … Continued

New Child Care Facilitator Bills and How Your Family Can Benefit

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Many families have felt the pressure of finding child care during covid in 2020. Essential workers scrambled to look for child care due to school closures while they still had to go to work. Unfortunately, many had to stop working and stay at home with their children because it was more affordable or simply the … Continued

Back to School After Covid

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I know, it is now July, summer is halfway over, and check-in has already started at your child’s school, surely everyone is excited, right? So, what are you expecting in 2021 with children going back to school after a whole year of remote learning from home? It was stressful enough to accommodate your child to…