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How does COVID-19 impact child custody in Texas?

The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on most people’s day-to-day lives. Businesses shut down, schools closed, and people are uncertain in many areas of their lives. Many counties (including Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant) have issued...

Resources for running a virtual law practice

The Draper Law Firm has been largely virtual since 2008. With many lawyers forced to go virtual due to the coronavirus situation, here a few helpful resources for making the transition: Phone System - Having a VoIP based phone system is extremely helpful when...

Who can file a child custody suit in Texas?

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 does not have...

Should you date when going through a divorce?

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...