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Covid-19 Relief And Help For Your Family The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global community. It has also affected the legal industry. On April 3, Governor Abbott issued a Stay-At Home Order that will in effect until April 30 or further notice. Here is what we are doing at Aminu Law Firm to assist you and your family in navigating this challenging time. 1. Readily accessible Technology: Before the pandemic, most of my form of communication was virtual. Therefore, transitioning to a virtual platform was not difficult. Most of our clients were already on a virtual platform. We use technology that…Read More

Will I Get My Covid-19 Stimulus Check If I Owe Back Child Support? A couple of non-custodial parents in Texas are on the edges of their seats. Why? Because they have child support arrears, also commonly known as back child support. In response to the covid-19 disaster relief, president Trump signed a $2 trillion relief package into law. Unfortunately, not every American will get to see this check. So, How Does This Work? First, it is based on income. “All U.S. residents or citizens with adjusted gross income under $75,000 ($112,500 for head of household and $150,000 married), who are…Read More

The Difference Between Presumed Father And Alleged Father. It is easy to mix up these two terms. So, the issues of paternity come up mostly in paternity cases. According to Texas Family Code: “Adjudicated father” is a man who is ruled by the court as the father of a child. Therefore he has legal rights. This is also commonly called, ‘the Presume Father.” “Alleged father” is a man who alleges himself to be, or is alleged to be, the genetic father. In other words, there is a possibility that this man is the genetic father of a child; however, we…Read More

Virtual Attorney: E-Mediation For Family Law Cases In Texas During this sensitive period, where most Texas counties are under Stay-in-Order, we offer virtual mediation. This is for our client”s convenience – our way of helping our communities during this period. For virtual mediation, attorneys and clients can use Zoom, Skype, and other online video options. Face-to-face meetings are not necessary. However, to ensure that all your questions are answered, we offer this option. Consultations I can’t get out of the house and drive to your office. How can I reach you? I have questions about my Order and need guidance.…Read More

Guidelines For Co-Parenting During A Pandemic Special thanks to the leaders from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and AFCC for these helpful tips. They released guidelines for co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorce/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID19 Pandemic As you may know or have heard, COVID-19 seems to be growing. More cases are discovered as the virus continues to spread. In the midst of this chaos, schools have closed as the government and World Health Organization have advised the public to self-quarantine. From the perspective of family law,…Read More

In Texas, child custody decisions will be made by a court based on the best interests of the child. A Texas court will presume that joint legal custody will be best unless one parent can prove otherwise. A court will consider many factors in deciding primary physical custody, including: The history of contact between the parent and child The relationship between each parent and the child The health, safety, and welfare of the child The health of the parents Where the parents live How close the parents live to each other Each parents finances Any child abuse In Holley v. Adams—a case…Read More

Motion To Transfer, How Do I Transfer My Case From One District Court To Another Court? It depends. For The Same County When you need to transfer your case to a different county, you file a Motion to Transfer with Order for Motion to Transfer. These two documents are important. You must explain to the Court in your Motion why you are asking for a transfer. One example for requesting a transfer is when a child is no longer a resident of a particular county where the current case is pending and the other court is a better venue. Another example…Read More

What Is An Acknowledgment Of Paternity (AOP)? You have probably seen the show, “Maury Show” where dads find out whether or not they are the biological father of a child. Acknowledgment AOP is a form that a dad can fill out and submit to the Bureau of Vital Statistics. When you sign that form, you accept that you ARE the father of a child. Another way to establish paternity is to sign the birth certificate. The Texas Family Code has a separate section for paternity, also known as the Uniform Parentage Act. Section 160.201(B) states: (b) The father-child relationship is…Read More

There Is A Difference Between Retroactive Child Support And Arrears What is the difference? Well, let’s first take a look at retroactive child support. Retroactive Child Support It is as simple as the word. “Retro” is short for ‘retrograde’ which means backward” or “behind”. When a judge orders retroactive child support, she is ordering you to START making a certain payment for a period of time in a child’s life that you did not financially support him or her. For example, the custodial parent may ask the court that you should pay child support ($500) from the date of separation. So, if…Read More

Can I Disenroll My Child From School Without The Other Parent’s Permission? This was a good question from a concerned parents. The circumstances are unknown. She posted the question on Avvo, wondering if she can remove her high school son from school without Dad’s permission. They both have joint custody of the child. Perhaps, the child is being bullied; or maybe Mom has a better job offer and wants to relocate. Other times, a parent may find a better educational opportunity for the child and decide to change schools. Here is my answer to the question above. Disenroll without other conservator’s consent? It…Read More