Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Mediation
When a person decides to pursue legal action to resolve a dispute, they often envision having their day in court in front of a judge and...
Will Contest
The laws are designed for a person to litigate a will contest
Name Change for a Child Requires Sufficient Evidence
Name change of a child in Texas
Adverse Possession
The most commonly used statutes of limitation to establish a claim for adverse possession are sections 16.024, 16.025 and 16.026 of the...
Settlement Agreements and Mediated Settlement Agreements
The Texas Family Code draws a distinction between settlement agreements and mediated settlement agreements. Settlement agreements are...
Change in Visitation Schedule Did Not Change Residence
A trial court that changed a 2-2-3 visitation schedule (two weekdays with one parent, two with the other, then alternate weekends) to the...
How to Elect Expanded Standard Possession
The Standard Possession Order provides for Thursday pick-up at 6:00 p.m. and return at 8:00 p.m.; and for weekend pick-up on Friday at...
How Long Can Temporary Custody Last?
The word temporary can be somewhat deceptive when it comes to divorce law. Technically, it refers to pendente lite orders -- those that...
