What if I get pregnant during a divorce case and my spouse is not the biological father? The first bit of advice we provide our clients is that he or she may not be able to finalize the divorce until the child is born and there is an execution of an Acknowledgement of Paternity. What …
Category Archives: Family Law
CHANGING THE NAME OF A CHILD
Who can file for a name change for a child? A parent, managing conservator, or guardian of a child may file a petition requesting a change of name of the child in the county where the child resides. Does the Court appoint an attorney ad litem? A court is not required to appoint a guardian …
FAQ about Divorce in Texas:
As a divorce attorney in Dallas County, Texas, the following are the most commonly asked questions our clients inquire about when calling my office and inquiring about getting a divorce. The following answers will hopefully help you if a divorce is in your near future: How long does a divorce take? There is a 60 …
Premarital Agreements, yea or nay?
The Uniform Premarital Agreement Act defines the conditions that must be met for an effective and legally binding premarital agreement. The common thinking with people that have not consulted legal counsel, is that a premarital agreement can be written up and signed by the parties without legal counsel representing each of the parties to the …
What is a De Novo hearing?
In Dallas County, most of the cases that we initiate in family law involve a Temporary Orders hearing with the associate judge presiding over the hearing. In cases where one of the parties does not believe to have gotten a fair ruling, the party has the right to appeal the ruling or recommendation of the …
Joinder of SAPCR with Divorce case.
A common question asked by clients is whether they can proceed with their child support and/or custody case separately from a divorce case. No. The case involving support or possession must be joined with the divorce case. In most cases the client has already gone thru the Texas Attorney General’s Office and has an order …