,Is there a waiting period before a person can get a divorce? Yes, there is a cooling period, also known as the ‘Waiting Period’ during a divorce action. In Texas, the waiting period is 60 days. In other words, while a divorce action is pending, count from the day you filed your divorce petition with […]
Parental Kidnapping Under Texas Law In Texas, parental kidnapping cases are quite common. If a parent or conservator of a child under 18 years old takes the child into his or her physical possession in violation of a court order, the court may cite “interference with child custody.” In other words, it was not your […]
What is Geographic Restriction? In Texas, a geographic restriction limits where the children can live. The term is generally found in a custody order. For example, a geographic restriction may state that “PETITIONER has right to designate the residence of the children within Harris county and the counties surrounding Harris County. In other words, the […]
What are the differences between naturalization and citizenship? The main difference between citizenship and naturalization is where your parents live. A citizen certificate is given to someone whose parents live in the United States, whereas a naturalization certificate is given to a person who undergoes the naturalization process. The naturalization process involves having a green card, going […]
What is common law marriage (in Texas)? One of the questions people ask is “What is common law marriage?” or Does informal marriage exist in Texas? An informal marriage or common law marriage is a lawful marriage where a ceremony is not required. It is held to the same standard as a formal marriage. The […]
Who Can File Suit for Custody? General Standing. Not every person has legal standing (right) to bring a lawsuit in a child custody suit. Under the Texas Family Code, there are general standing to file or initiate a suit. Who may file an original suit? Generally, there are approximately 15 criteria according to section 102.003: […]
There are Six Grounds For Fault-Based Divorces in Texas. In the state of Texas, a spouse can file for divorce without blaming the other spouse; in other words, you can file for divorce without assigning the fault of the break up to the other person. This is also known as a divorce ‘due to discord […]
On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Congress passed a budget resolution. This includes several potential pathways to legal permanent residency for eligible immigrants. It will go to committees, the final state of the process.
Supervised Visitation – Who can supervise custody visitation? A court may order supervised visitation in a case of family violence, including child neglect or abuse. Supervised visitation means the parent committed the abuse or family violence cannot visit the child alone. Therefore, a third party must be present in the room when he or she […]
How Does Summer or Extended Summer Period of Possession Work in a Standard Possession Order? During the summer breaks, parents or guardians find themselves arguing over who gets to spend time with the child, when, and for how long. In a Standard Possession Order, the general (standard) boilerplate languages per the Texas Family Code read: […]