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Texas Custody Ruling Shakes Up Primary Parent Norms

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Many parents believe that the parenting arrangements ordered by Texas courts will be relatively standard and straightforward. They expect the court to name one parent as the “primary parent,” and then the child will live with that parent most of the time and visit the non-primary parent. While many custody orders follow this model, it … Continued

Child Safety First: HB24-1350’s Impact On Colorado Family Law

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In June 2024, Colorado passed a groundbreaking law, House Bill 24-1350 (HB24-1350), which marks a significant shift in how family law cases are approached, particularly concerning child safety in situations of domestic violence and parental responsibilities. As specialists in family law, Modern Family Law is prepared to guide you through these new changes, providing comprehensive … Continued

Texas Launches Affordable Legal Support Program Dec 2024

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Starting December 1, 2024, the Texas State Bar will introduce a Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLP) program designed to provide affordable legal assistance in family law, estate planning, probate, and consumer debt cases. LLPs are specially trained professionals who can assist low-income individuals with uncontested legal matters at a fraction of the cost of traditional attorneys, … Continued

California’s New Child Support Guidelines: What You Need to Know

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California is making significant strides toward a more equitable child support system with the implementation of Senate Bill 343. Taking effect on September 1, these new guidelines overhaul how child support is calculated and distributed, ensuring that the financial responsibilities of both parents are balanced more fairly. Whether you’re a parent navigating these changes or … Continued

Dobbs Ruling: A Threat To Liberty & Justice For All

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On Friday, June 24th the Supreme Court came to a revolutionary decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. As a result of the decision, SCOTUS reversed 50 years of constitutional protection for the right to get an abortion as set forth by the 1973 landmark decision reached in the case of … Continued

Texas Abortion Law Updates After The Overturning Of Roe v. Wade

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On Friday, June 24th the Supreme Court came to a revolutionary decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. As a result of the decision, The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, which provided constitutional protection for abortion for almost 50 years, allowing state legislatures to establish distinct limitations on … 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

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