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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

Learn what to expect when you are faced with the enforcement of child support. Children need the support of their parents. More importantly, children thrive when they are emotionally and financially supported by their parents. It makes them feel wanted, cherished, and cared for. It can boost their self-esteem and affects their quality of life. Why Enforcement? An enforcement of child support is the way a parent or the government office (OAG) can secure financial support. When a parent does make child support payments, the child does not have what he or she needs. The other parent may not be able to…Read More

All You Need To Know About Collaborative Divorce Collaborative Divorce is a new and innovative method of settling family law disputes that seek a “win-win” solution for both parties. Collaborative Divorce is a process whereby both parties and their counsel commit themselves to resolving their differences justly and equitably without resort, or threat of resort, to the courts. The attorneys must withdraw if the case is not settled and the parties go to trial. Therefore, the parties and the attorneys are motivated to reach a settlement without court intervention. It has become the preferred method of family law dispute resolution in many…Read More

How To Get A Divorce For Common Law Marriage Ascertain if you really do have a common law marriage, called an “informal marriage” in Texas. Section 2.401 of the Texas State Code lists the legal criteria. You and your spouse must have agreed to marry, lived together as husband and wife, and told others you were married. In the alternative, you might have registered your union as an informal marriage with your county clerk. Step 2 Download a petition for divorce from the Internet. Many Texas counties have websites that include free legal forms, including petitions. Legal websites also offer…Read More

Family Law – How Does a Newborn Affects Current Child Custody Order? Perhaps you just had a baby. Congratulations! After you celebrate, take a look at your court order with your attorney. It is important to discuss how the new addition will affect any current child custody and child support order. Texas Family Code allows modification if there is a “material change of circumstance;” that is, if the person ordered to pay child support (Obligor) has a baby, then situations have changed. Where the Obligor (the person paying child support) has a new child, it is considered a material change in…Read More

How Does The Court Determine What Is In The Child’s Best Interest? There are factors in the Texas Family Code which help judges make the decision as to what is in the best interest of a child. Here are some of the things a judge may consider when ruling what is best for a child: The emotional and physical danger to the child now and in the future The child’s emotional and physical needs, now and in the future. The parenting abilities of the individuals seeking custody. The desires of the child. The programs available to assist parents in promoting…Read More

This is a must-read for artists and music lovers. Check out the full article on BMI For songwriters getting ready to demo a song, it’s essential that you choose a professional recording studio with qualified personnel. However, if you haven’t spent much time in the studio, it can be tough to know what distinguishes true professionals from amateurs. As a second part to my article on demo singers, I’m going to delve into the specifics of what you can expect from top-notch studio pros, beginning with the engineer and moving on to the producer and finally the session musicians themselves. The Engineer…Read More