Why it’s Important to Give Your Attorney all Information Requested

Why it’s Important to Give Your Attorney all Information Requested

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_

Should I Sign a Waiver of Service?

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…

I Need to Modify my Original Divorce Decree for my Children

I Need to Modify my Original Divorce Decree for my Children

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…

Texas Court Of Appeals Partially Overturns Divorce Decree Over Retroactive Child Support Award

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…

Texas Supreme Court Finds Sufficient Evidence To Terminate Mothers Parental Rights

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…

Challenging the Unfair Application of Restitution in Texas Criminal Cases

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…

How Prosecutors Use Expert Witnesses in Texas Criminal Cases

For some criminal prosecutions, the government will go to great lengths to influence a jury to convict a defendant. Prosecutors will often retain and call expert witnesses to testify in support of a guilty verdict. Expert testimony is not always permitted, though when experts are allowed to testify on the state’s behalf, their testimony can…

Texas Has Two Types Of Marriage Ceremonial And Common Law

So you want to get married? Or you think you are married? If you are in Texas, there are two different ways to be married. The first is called a ceremonial marriage. It’s what you think of when you picture a traditional wedding or a couple saying their vows in front of a justice of…

Whats Law Texas Challenging Mediated Settlement Agreements

In Texas, if a mediated settlement agreement is properly executed you cannot challenge it.  Texas Family Code Section 153.0071(d) and (e) mandate that courts shall issue an order in compliance with a mediated settlement agreement.  This is why it is so important to have an attorney attend mediation with you.  You cannot go back after…