Category Archives: Divorce
Paternity Tests: When Do You Need One?
Like many states, Texas has adopted the Uniform Parentage Act (UPA) to govern jurisdiction and procedures in paternity and child support suits. Under the UPA, a court may order genetic testing upon the request of a party in a paternity suit. Genetic testing, however, may not always be necessary to establish paternity. The UPA provides… Read More »
What Can We Do For You?
Family law disputes are emotionally charged and deeply subjective. These can include divorce, property division, alimony, support, child custody, and visitation. Parents and couples have many options when dealing with these issues, but they can only take advantage of these options if they are well informed. An experienced Texas family law attorney can provide valuable… Read More »
Recent Changes to Texas Alimony Laws
In the past, the Texas Family Code restricted the availability of alimony—called maintenance in Texas—to the following: Spouses who were victims of domestic violence Spouses leaving a marriage of 10 years or longer who were unable to support themselves due to a mental or physical disability Spouses who were unable to obtain employment due to… Read More »