What is geo-restriction or geographical restriction? This is a common question during a suit affecting parent-child relationship. Generally during custody cases, parents want to know why they are restricted. The Texas Family Code allows for a parent to be restricted to a certain county. Does that mean I can move? Yes, but within certain distance […]
Is a court order important? The easy answer is yes. The follow up question is “When does the court order take effect? There are three dates to keep in mind: the date of your hearing, the date Judge signed your Order, and the date the clerk entered your document into the court system. What does […]
Physical custody and Legal custody – what is the difference? When you appear before the judge, you need to know your rights as a parent. Physical custody is different from legal custody. The main difference is that physical custody is about physical possession while legal custody is about a parent’s rights and duties. Also, physical […]
.What is the purpose of creating laws on the marriage relationship? Every marriage is a contract. In the state of Texas, the Family Code has statutes that govern the marriage relationship. There is a public policy of marriage; the court presumes that a marriage is valid (proper or correct), but there are few exceptions. EVERY […]
What is “Redefining the Best Interests of the Child?” This is an excerpt of the article written by attorney Rachael Aminu: The Child’s Development is the Authentic Best Interest The development of a child is important, and money is not always the solution. The attention and presence of healthy parents can build a child’s confidence […]
Extended or expanded standard possession order – what it is. One of the questions we get at our firm is: how do I get more time with my child? You may need to modify your previous child custody order. This is called modification. In a modification suit, you ask the court for a change in […]
How to file for modification of child support in Texas. Modification means change. A court order for custody or child support can be changed. However, there are legal guidelines for changing custody and support amount. How to change current custody, visitation, medical, or child support order. You file a modification case. A Texas court cannot […]
Child abuse facts and statistics. The child protection agencies receive more than 3.6 million referrals every year. These referrals involve more than 6.6 million children who are victims of child abuse. Unfortunately, the United States has one of the worst records among industrialized nations. We lose an average of four to seven children every day […]
INTERVIEW OF A CHILD IN CHAMBERS. Did you know that in a custody battle, a party can request that the judge interview the child? In a non-jury trial or at a hearing, the amicus attorney (attorney of the court or custody evaluator) can ask the court to interview a child. The child’s attorney also known […]
In Texas, a spouse can ask the court for spousal maintenance, also known as spousal support or alimony. Spousal maintenance is more commonly asked for by a homemaker (housewife) or a disabled spouse. However, there are factors that must be considered. See below. A spouse who receives the court order pay spousal support pays it […]