by dladmin | Aug 12, 2020 | Child Custody, Child Protective Services, Divorce, Family Law - General
Depending on the circumstances of your divorce or family law case, you may hear the Latin terms “amicus” and “ad litem” referenced by the attorneys or the judge in your case. We’re here to help clarify the purpose of an amicus attorney and an...
by dladmin | Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by dladmin | Sep 4, 2019 | Firm News, Recent News
The Draper Law Firm, PC is excited to announce that Holly Draper has been selected as a 2019 Texas Super Lawyer in the area of Family Law. No more than five percent of lawyers receive this distinctive honor each year. The Super Lawyers list is published in...
by dladmin | Jul 17, 2019 | Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law - General, Grandparents' Rights, Paternity, Property
Many times I hear potential clients mention the possibility of attending mediation with the opposing party as an alternative to hiring attorneys. These people generally seem to think that not hiring an attorney is the best way to keep things amicable with the other...
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...
