By: Abigail Grieve When seeking to dissolve your marriage, you might consider annulment as being an option if you haven’t been married that long. However, despite depictions of annulment in pop culture, there are very specific requirements that the circumstances of...
Month: July 2021
What Should I Wear to Court?
By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal As COVID restrictions ease and more of the world starts to open back up, many businesses are moving back to in-person operations, including the Judicial System. Soon, the days of Zoom hearings and tele-conferences will be behind us, and...
The Divorce Process in Texas: An Overview
By: Abigail Grieve 1. The first step in any divorce is for an Original Petition for Divorce to be filed. The spouse that files first becomes the Petitioner and the other spouse will be the Respondent. The court will accept this document and assign a case number and...
What are Initial Disclosures Under Rule 194?
By: Abigail Grieve If you filed a family law case in Texas after January 1, 2021, you are required to disclose certain information to the other party. These disclosures are called Initial Disclosures Under Rule 194 and serve to facilitate effective case understanding...
Important Evidence for a Temporary Orders Hearing
By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal If you are currently dealing with a divorce or a custody modification, then you have probably heard your attorney mention the need for Temporary Orders. A Temporary Order is exactly what it sounds like; a temporary agreement regarding...
Is a 50/50 Possession Schedule a Good Idea For My Child and My Family?: Considering Both Sides of the Debate
By: Abigail Grieve When considering a 50/50 possession schedule for your family, if you hopped onto the internet searching for a lawyer, judge, or other parent’s thoughts on how the schedule works for them, it is likely you found people with very strong opinions one...
Understanding the Texas Standard Possession Order (SPO) and Expanded Standard Possession Order (ESPO)
By: Abigail Grieve If you and your child’s other parent have determined that you will share custody, and the court agrees that this is in the child’s best interest, the first option is to create your own written agreed parenting plan, which the court will review and...
How Long Will My Protective Order Last?
By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal If you have been a victim of family violence, then chances are you have looked into obtaining a protective order for your safety. However, there are a couple different types of Protective Orders and the length of time in which they are...