Today, February 26, 2016, the Texas Supreme Court has released In re J.Z.P. In this case, the mother was originally designated as the parent who could determine the children’s primary…
Mother Successfully Modifies Child Support and Receives Attorneys’ Fees
On January 7, 2016, the court of appeals in Dallas in In re Moore held Mother had shown a material and substantial change in circumstance of parties to allow for…
Justice Scalia Memorial
The National Review had a nice writeup on Justice Scalia. http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/431272/justice-antonin-scalia-rip…
Preparing for Divorce: 5 Things You Should Do Before Filing For Divorce
1. Meet with a Certified Family Law Specialist so you understand your rights, duties, and obligations in your State. 2. Gather copies all of your bank statements, credit card statements, loan…
Jon and Kate Gosselin’s Custody Case: What Large Families Can Learn From Reality TV Drama
Once the epitome of television-based marital bliss, Jon and Kate Gosselin ultimately succumbed to the pressures of raising eight children and putting their complicated lives in the public eye. Their…
Order Naming State as child’s Managing Conservator over Father Reversed for a New Trial
On December 17, 2015, the Court of Appeals in Fort Wort, in In re S.T., held that the trial court abused its discretion by appointing the State as managing conservator…
‘Gossip Girl’ Star’s Battle Highlights Difficulties of International Custody Disputes
Divorce and custody battles can be wrenching for any family. But when one parent has international citizenship, the legal issues quickly become highly complex. Former “Gossip Girl” star Kelly Rutherford…
Permant Child Support — Child Disability
On December 17, 2015, the Houston (First) Court of Appeals considered Thompson v. Smith, where the Father appealed an order for him to pay permanent child support for…
Alimony Terminated on the Earlier of a Specific Date or Death of Either Party
On December 17, 2015, the Houston (First) Court of Appeals considered In Hallsted v. McGinnis. In that case, the ex-Wife sued ex-Husband for delinquent alimony payments.