by dladmin | Feb 20, 2019 | Divorce, Property
One of the most common questions we are asked in divorce cases is: What happens with the house? There are several important factors that go into answering this question. First, is the house community property or separate property? The house is community property if...
by dladmin | Jan 18, 2019 | Child Custody, Grandparents' Rights
Grandparents are the only people under the Texas Family Code who can file a suit strictly related to possession and access, but they can only do it in very specific, limited circumstances. Filing suit to request possession and access is different than filing...
by dladmin | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
In order to file a child custody suit in Texas, a party must have “standing.” Standing is a jurisdictional requirement. If someone files suit without standing, the case should be dismissed. If a court enters an order when someone...
by dladmin | Oct 18, 2018 | Family Law - General
Holly Draper is the founder and managing partner of The Draper Law Firm, PC. We asked her a few questions so you could get to know her a little bit better: 1.What do you enjoy most about family law? I love getting to help people in what can be one of the more...
by dladmin | Sep 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many people have made peace that their marriage is ending before the divorce process ever begins. There are many reasons for this including disappointment, adultery, emotional abuse, domestic violence, a generally unhappy marriage or a host of other reasons. While...