Paternity Articles

What is a “waiver of service” and should you sign it?

Waivers of service are quite common in family law cases in Texas.  They do exactly what they say - they waive service of process.   A waiver of service does NOT mean that the other person is not contesting anything in the case. When I am trying to...

Temporary Restraining Orders in Family Law Cases

Temporary restraining orders ("TROs") can encompass a wide variety of issues in family law cases dealing with both property and children.  Often they involve allegations of domestic violence or abuse.  A temporary restraining order is granted without a...

So you think you want an aggressive lawyer?

If I had a nickel for every post I saw in a Facebook group looking for an "aggressive" family lawyer or a "pit bull" of a family law attorney, I would be a rich woman.  These types of requests make me cringe.  Instead, I wish people would seek out a good,...

The effect of pending criminal charges in a family law case

Often times family law cases involve one party with pending criminal charges.  I most often see this connected to a family violence allegation, but any type of pending criminal charge is usually relevant in a family law matter.  If a party has pending...

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