Most couples who get married choose to have a civil or religious ceremony to solemnize their marriage. However, residents of Texas can also get married through the process of a common law marriage. Texas couples should understand how to enter a common law marriage in Texas, including the rights, benefits, and responsibilities that come with…
Navigating a family law case can feel overwhelming. Understanding the legal process, especially the rules surrounding evidence, is crucial. Evidence is simply the information presented to the court to support your side of the story. This post will break down the common types of evidence you might encounter in a family law case. Types of…
When parents separate or divorce, one of the most critical decisions revolves around the care and custody of their children. In Texas, the legal term for this is “conservatorship.” Conservatorship dictates the rights and responsibilities each parent has regarding their child. Joint Managing Conservatorship is very common in Texas. In a Joint Managing Conservatorship the…
When you hire an attorney, you’ll often times receive a packet to fill out that requests information about you, your matter, and oftentimes your financial status. It’s important that you pay attention to this paperwork and fill it all out honestly. Here’s why: Your paperwork, at Guest & Gray it’s known as the Client Intake…
Should I Sign a Waiver of Service in My Divorce? Your spouse has filed for divorce and they have presented you with a document titled “Waiver of Service” asking that you sign it, have it notarized, and return it back to them. However, what does this document even mean? As a general rule, I would…
Are you divorced but need to modify your Final Decree of Divorce for your children? Is there a material change in circumstances, such as financial changes or possession changes? Have you or your Ex changed jobs or moved or can’t agree with the original Order signed? Then you most likely need to file a Suit…
In a recent case from the Court of Appeals of Texas, a husband appealed the divorce decree following a bench trial that dissolved his marriage and awarded conservatorship and possession of the parties’ child to the wife. The decree also granted the wife $132,000 in damages for claims of civil assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress…
In a recent case, the Texas Supreme Court heard a case involving the termination of a mother’s parental rights. The trial court found sufficient evidence to terminate her rights, but the appeals court reversed. Ultimately, the high court reversed the appeal court’s ruling, finding sufficient circumstantial evidence and crediting a nurse’s testimony, which the court of appeals…
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, especially when the aftermath involves not just legal consequences but also financial burdens. Texas criminal courts are allowed to issue restitution orders to victims of criminal cases, and the payments must be made as part of a defendant’s criminal case. Criminal restitution can exist in addition to civil liability…
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