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Relinquishment and Termination of Parental Rights in Texas

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Relinquishment and Termination of Parental Rights in Texas Family Attorney Houston : Relinquishing one’s rights and duties as a parent in Texas can be easier said than done. One way that a parent can voluntarily relinquish their parental rights is to sign an affidavit of relinquishment of their parental rights. Affidavit of Relinquishment What the affidavit must include is: > information about the children > a statement asserting that the potential relinquishing parent understands what it is that they are agreeing to and > who will be the managing conservator of the children > The affidavit should be signed in front of two witnesses Rights are Not Terminated Until a Court Agrees The signing of an affidavit such this does not alone terminate a person’s rights and duties to their children. A court must first determine whether the termination of the p

How to Divorce Your Spouse in Texas When Their Whereabouts are Unknown

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in How to Divorce Your Spouse in Texas When Their Whereabouts are Unknown Houston Family Law Attorney : Attempting to locate your spouse in order to divorce them wouldn’t at first thought seem to be that difficult but for some clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC this is exactly what has had to be done. Ironically, many spouses walk into our office to find out more about how to get a divorce in Texas because they see too much of their partner. In some instances though it is the opposite problem that is in place. Folks will walk into our office, sit down and tell one of our attorneys that they haven’t seen their spouse for some extended period of time. When a relationship becomes more of a liability than a benefit to a person, the author of this article will tell them, it is probably time to consider removing yourself from that situation. How can this be done w

Prenuptial Agreements in Texas

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Prenuptial Agreements in Texas Divorce Lawyer Houston : Agreements that marrying persons enter into before the marriage actually begins are enforceable by law under the Texas Family Code. The requirements of a prenuptial agreement must be met, but so long as it does, the document: > acts as a contract between the parties that > will determine how their property is handled in the future should the marriage relationship end. The Requirements The basic requirements for a prenuptial agreement to be enforceable in Texas are that the document must: > be in writing > be signed by both parties > both spouses disclosed assets and liabilities prior to signing the agreement and > both spouses waived the right to further disclosure. Challenging Prenuptial Agreements If it comes to light that either party did not sign the agreement voluntarily or tha

Essential Information for Military Divorces in Texas

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Essential Information for Military Divorces in Texas Houston Divorce Lawyers : In order to finalize a divorce in Texas, certain procedures must be followed in order for the Court to grant the divorce. Military divorces are similar in many regards to civilian divorces there are factors that need to be considered by families in which at least one spouse is an active duty member of the military. The Houston divorce lawyers with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC would like to take this opportunity to thank our military men and women for their service to our country, and to also provide some information on this process. Filing Requirements To file for divorce in Texas, the general rule is that at least one party must: > be a resident of the State of Texas for at least six months prior to filing for divorce and > must also be a resident of the county in which th

Why are Retirement Funds Important in a Texas Divorce?

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Why are Retirement Funds Important in a Texas Divorce? When parties enter into divorce proceedings in Texas it is not only the children, the house and their bank accounts that are issue- it’s also their retirement accounts. The Houston divorce attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC are well versed in the laws of Texas and how they can impact your finances- now and in the future- as a divorce is getting underway. This blog post will detail the ins and outs of how the Texas Family Code handles retirement benefits for people going through a divorce. Community Property and Retirement Accounts Texas law holds that equity that has been accumulated and contributed to during a marriage in a pension fund, IRA, 401K savings account or any other type of retirement account is considered to be community property. This means that at the end of a divorce, absent any

Can my Texas Driver's License Be Suspended for Not paying Child Support?

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Can my Texas Driver's License Be Suspended for Not paying Child Support? The Woodlands Divorce Attorney : Chapter 232 of the Texas Family Code has the answer to the question of whether a person can have their Driver’s License suspended for failure to pay child support. In short, yes, your driver’s license (along with any license issued by a Texas agency) can be revoked or suspended for failing to pay child support. If you’re a commercial truck driver, your ability to do your job and earn an income is put at severe risk if you don’t pay the child support you’ve been ordered to by a Court. Child Support Enforcement Spring Divorce Lawyers : Typically, the party that is owed child support can request that their ex-spouse’s license be revoked in a child support enforcement suit. This suit is asking the court that originally heard the divorce suit between the parties

What Happens if my Ex-Spouse Refuses to Sign the Final Decree of Divorce Revisited

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in What Happens if my Ex-Spouse Refuses to Sign the Final Decree of Divorce Revisited Family Law Attorneys Houston : A Texas divorce case will typically lead both sides to assume the worst of their soon to be ex-partner. I wish there was another way to state this but the truth of the matter is that for most married couples that are divorcing are doing so due to a dispute or disputes that have arisen that leave them unable to reconcile and repair the damage to their relationship. With that said, prospective clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC have on more than one occasion asked about what will happen if everything gets decided upon (either by agreement or by a judge) but the other party will not sign on the dotted line. This is understandably a stressful concept for a soon to be divorcing person to have run through their mind. As with most things any Texas divo

Can I move to another city before filing for divorce?

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Can I move to another city before filing for divorce? Family Lawyers Houston : When spouses are going through difficult and trying times at home, it is often the instinct of at least one of the spouses to pack up their belongings and leave the marital residence. Whether it is to control the level of vitriol directed at the other spouse or to seek some time apart to decide how to proceed with filing for a Texas divorce, it is not uncommon for folks to walk into the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC with questions regarding how best to situate oneself (literally) while preparing for a divorce. As with most decisions to be made in a divorce, the best piece of advice that this writer believes can be given is to stop and think of the consequences of such a move. There are positives and negatives to moving out of your marital residence before or during a divorce. Moving has

Texas Child Support Order Modification (Part 2)

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Texas Child Support Order Modification (Part 2) Houston Family Attorney : When a potential client walks through the door at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan wanting to change the terms of a Texas child support order their reasons are typically very straightforward. Typically, their income level has changed pretty dramatically and they need a decrease in the monthly amount of support owed. While a family law office such as ours is well acquainted with the process it is worth our while to discuss here to inform the inquiring public as to how to go about getting this done. Child Support Modification Houston Family Law Attorneys : To begin, a new Court order must be sought by filing a petition to modify in the jurisdiction where the initial order was entered. (Did I mention that Harris, Montgomery, Ft. Bend, Liberty, Waller, Galveston and other southeast Texas counties are