IIO T.R.H., 2018 Tex. App. LEXIS 3501 (Tex. App. - Beaumont May 17, 2018) This is a cautionary tale out of the Beaumont Court of Appeals.  In a SAPCR the Mother and Father agreed that the paternal grandmother would have possession of the child for two weeks each...

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The Texas Register OAG made an Announcement of Adjustment Required by Texas Family Code §154.125. Effective September 1, 2019, the guidelines for the support of a child apply to situations in which the obligor’s monthly net resources are not greater than $9,200.

The right to determine the primary residence in Texas Family Law has traditionally meant that the parent awarded that right also determines the public school which the child will attend.  The most frequently cited case for this proposition is Doncer v. Dickerson, 81...

Here’s a case that demonstrates that extreme behavior directed toward an ex-spouse will often result in a protective order. Wargocz v. Brewer, No. 02-17-00178-CV, 2018 WL 4924755 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2018, no pet. h.) The general facts were in the first full month...

A little known distinction in de novo appeals between Associate Judges and IV-D Judges is the time frame for filing the appeal.  As background, a litigant has the right to have an elected Judge rule on their case.  There are however many Associate Judge's appointed to...

As a general proposition, testimony is sufficient to prove most elements in a family law case if the court or jury believes your testimony.  An important exception is separate property, where mere testimony that property was purchased with separate property funds,...

Here is why you always notify the Attorney General about anything involving your case when they become involved.  Additionally, this is another example of why it is best whenever possible not to get them involved in your case. In re OAG, No. 13-18-00474-CV, 2018 WL...

Here's a good case that shows how determining a home state is determined by the facts on the ground, and not the intent of the parents. C.H. v. S.L., No. 02-16-00386-CV, 2018 WL 4925318 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2018, no pet. h.) (mem. op.) (10-11-18). The parties lived...

Adeleye v. Driscal, ___ S.W.3d ___, No. 14-14-00822-CV, 2018 WL 1057482 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 2018, no pet. h.) (02-27-18). The above is a startling reminder that you should be very careful in a divorce case where a bankruptcy is pending.  As background, if...

The Family Code provides Courts and parents a series of tools to prevent the international abduction of children.  These are found in TFC 153.503. (1) appoint a person other than the parent of the child who presents a risk of abducting the child as the sole managing...