When a child is born in Texas and there's a question as to the paternity, it's important that steps be taken to establish who the biological father is. There are many reasons for this. This is for both the mother and father so the child can be appropriately cared for,...
Month: October 2014
How a dispute can be settled by a postnuptial agreement
For couples in Dallas who might not be seeing eye-to-eye and are having trouble resolving a dispute but don't want to get a divorce, there is an option known as a postnuptial agreement. Many people have been taking this step for years and it is an alternative to...
Grandparents’ rights asserted in child abuse case
In Dallas and across the state, when there are children involved in a proceeding about child custody, the main focus is the best interests of the child. When child custody rights are in dispute, numerous people could be involved. If there are accusations of abuse or...
How is the child support formula calculated in Texas?
When a parent is required to pay child support in Texas, one of the most frequent questions surrounds the child support formula that determines how much will be paid. In addition, the supporting parent might wonder whether or not there can be child support...
High asset divorce concludes with billions in the balance
When a couple in Dallas decides to end their marriage, they are likely to have numerous issues that must be hashed out. This is especially true if it is a high asset divorce. There might be prenuptial agreements to sift through and other divorce legal issues that will...
How to handle fathers’ rights cases in Texas
In Texas, there are often circumstances in which a child's paternity is in question. This could be for a variety of reasons and have numerous possible outcomes. It is often in the news how a famous or wealthy person is accused of fathering a child that he refuses to...
How are grandparents’ rights handled in Texas?
One of the often murky questions that comes up in Texas when it comes to family law has to do with grandparents' rights. If a grandparent would like to have visitation or custody of a child and there is a dispute, it's important that the law be understood when it...
Knowing how to find hidden assets in a Texas divorce
When a Texas couple divorces, there are sometimes issues that go beyond a simple property division and which spouse will get what. Of course, there might be children involved and that can take an emotional toll on the couple if both are seeking as much time with them...
Child support enforcement sweep captures 43 people
In Dallas, child support enforcement is taken very seriously. Parents who are obligated to make monthly payments for the upkeep and care of their children are required to do so or face penalties if they don't. In the event that a parent who is supposed to be paying...