When Do I Stop Paying Child Support? The court may order one or both parents to support a child. Obligor is the parent that the court orders to make payment towards the support of the child. On the other hand, the obligee is the parent that has exclusive right to receive payment of support. According […]
How to File an Emergency Temporary Custody A grandparent’s rights in Texas. There are ways that a grandparent can get legal possession of her grandchild, especially when the parents have disregard care. Also, in a situation where the child is in a harmful environment, a grandparent may request temporary custody. If you need an emergency […]
Steps to Emancipation or Removal of Minority Disability Chapter 31, Subtitle A of the Texas Family Code goes in depth on the Limitations of Minority. How can a minor remove his or her disabilities as a minor? Disabilities in this chapter is not referring to handicap. It is the inability or limited ability to make […]
Protective Order versus Restraining Order A Protective Order and Restraining Order have common purpose: to keep a person from hurting or harming you or performing certain acts. Also, both orders are signed by a Judge/Court. However, these two Orders have differences. They differ in purposes, length of time, and the consequences of violation. See below […]
How to Answer a Lawsuit So, you have been served with a document. In the document, the other party (petitioner) has complained about your actions or inactions. This is called a complaint or petition. Now, it is your turn to file an answer. If you are filing an answer by yourself, there are several ways […]
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Discovery Process in Texas: How Do I Answer/Respond to Requests? What is Discovery? Discovery is a process of exchanging information between parties. It allows a person in a lawsuit to ‘discover’ certain details they would not have known. There are three main goals to keep in mind during discovery process: Avoid unfair and prejudicial surprises […]
You do not want to be in contempt of court. When there is contempt, it means you have broken or violated a court order. Also, your violation affected someone else’s rights. In Texas Family Law, after a court renders a judgment, the parties (both parents or conservators) must comply. Your obedience is very important. Make […]
What is Conservatorship? This is also known as Custody. Although we use the word ‘custody’ in our everyday vocabulary, it is a legal term. Custody simply means ‘in care of’. However, in family law, custody generally refers to child custody. This type of relationship is between a caregiver or parent and a minor. As a […]
When you bring a lawsuit before the court, you must give the other party proper notice. This other party is called the Defendant, and you are the plaintiff. However, in family law cases, the other party is the Respondent, and you are the petitioner. The defendant is entitled to know about your lawsuit; otherwise, the […]