Under Texas Family Code section 102.00(b-1,a foster parent may only be granted leave to intervene under Subsection (b) if the foster parent would have standing to file an original suit as provided by Section 102.003(a)(12). Sec. 102.003. GENERAL STANDING TO FILE...
For individuals who have used family law attorneys in the past, many are shell-shocked with the raise in initial retainers across the board. It’s not attorney greed, this article explains what the hike in prices is all about. Beginning January 1, 2021, the Texas...
The 86th Legislature made changes to the spousal support and maintenance provisions in the Texas Family Code. They are as follows: a court may allow payments to come out of various types of pension, retirement plans, or employee benefits that require a Qualified...
Mental illness is a debilitating and sometimes dangerous condition when left untreated. When a parent of a child has mental illness, the court in a custody, visitation, or termination of parental rights case can consider a parents mental illness history in...
There are vital differences between a protective order and a retraining order in Texas. A protective order is the more severe of the orders and is also called an order of protection. It is a court order that typically demands that a specific abuser stop...
