By Brian Tackett | Published December 3, 2013 | Posted in Custody Law, Divorce Law, Family Law | Comments Off on Spousal Maintenance in the State of Texas
In the media, we often see stories about high profile divorces involving actors, professional athletes, and leaders of industry. Those figures of pop culture many times find themselves paying large amounts of alimony to their ex. In the early 1990’s Kim Richards, former teen star and now a regular on Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of Read More
Read MoreThe Office of the Attorney General of Texas has announced that it will use its administrative authority to increase the maximum income that can be considered in computations of guidelines child support. The previous level was $7,500.00, but now support can be based on up to $8,550.00 in “net monthly resources.” This means that, for Read More
Read MoreThe Supreme Court of Texas will answer that question in a case of first impression in Texas as well as the rest of the nation. In 1983 Steven Phillips was convicted of sexual assault. He would spend the next 24 years in jail. During that time, his marriage ended. Eventually, DNA evidence exonerated him and Read More
Read MoreGrandparent rights are always a contentious issue in Texas family law cases, and now the Texas Homeschool Coalition is wading into the fray with the Texas Parental Rights Restoration Act (TPRRA) (HB 2547). The proposed legislation would make it much more difficult for grandparents to obtain court ordered possession of their grandchildren, and it would Read More
Read MoreChoosing Your Attorney Attorneys are the people you call when you need a problem solved. Law firms vary greatly and it is important to find the attorney best equipped to resolve your issues efficiently and effectively. Here are some factors to consider when wondering how to choose a lawyer: Experience in the Practice Area Many Read More
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