By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal If you have found yourself in a situation where you need a lawyer, you may be experiencing some anxiety surrounding your initial consultation, and you may be wondering what you even need to bring to your appointment. For starters, there...
Month: August 2021
How is Child Support Calculated?
By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal If you have been ordered by the court to pay a certain amount in child support each month, you may be wondering how the court determined the amount you are to pay. First, if your separation is amicable, parents can always agree to a...
Celebrity Custody Battle: Jolie/Pitt Judge is Disqualified from Case
By: Abigail Grieve Last week CBS News reported that Angelina Jolie “scored a major victory . . . in her divorce with Brad Pitt when a California appeals court agreed with her that the private judge deciding who gets custody of their children should be disqualified.”...
Common Law Marriage in Texas
By: Abigail Grieve If you have been living with your significant other for a long time, but have never married, you may wonder if your relationship could be considered a common law marriage. However, in Texas, these are common misconceptions. Living together does not...
What Are the Benefits of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?
By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal Most people know the basics of what a pre-nuptial agreement or “prenup” is based on movies and TV shows, but you may be wondering if this is something that can benefit you in real life. The Texas Family Code defines a “premarital...