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You may have heard the phrase “contempt of court” on your favorite legal drama or daytime judge show – but you may not understand what contempt of court, or more commonly referred to as contempt, means. When someone is found to be in contempt, they have displayed disruptive or disrespectful behavior in court or deliberately […]

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Since the landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2015 that made same-sex marriage legal in the United States, LGBT couples have had the same marriage and divorce rights as heterosexual couples. When it comes to divorce, however, LGBT couples will generally experience some differences. The Basics of the Divorce Process In Texas, couples can file either […]

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The process of divorce is difficult for everyone involved, especially children. Telling your kids that you’re getting a divorce isn’t easy, but there are several things you can do to minimize confusion and make the news less overwhelming. Take Time to Plan You and your partner’s decision to divorce doesn’t happen overnight – but once […]

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When most people hear the phrase “restraining order,” they typically associate domestic violence or harassment. While a restraining order does protect victims of family violence in some states, the state of Texas calls this a protective order. So what is the difference between a temporary restraining order and a protective order, and when do you […]

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Circumstances change – even when it comes to child support. You may be eligible for what’s known as child support modification. Here’s the process and how child support modification works in Texas.  Material and Substantial Circumstances There are specific circumstances that grant you eligibility for applying to modify child support. This substantial change can happen […]

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Going through a divorce is stressful enough, and claiming fault can be scary. That’s why it’s important for you to understand what your benefits and drawbacks are when declaring fault before making the decision to do so. In that spirit, let’s break it down. What is declaring fault?  When someone declares fault in a divorce, […]