The Wright Firm, L.L.P.

When your family, finances, freedom or future are at stake, you need an attorney you can count on. The Wright Firm, L.L.P.

Texas Paternity: It’s my kid! How do I prove it?

Texas Paternity: You are just sure that you’re the father of that child.  You want to step up, take responsibility and be a real dad.  So, how do you legally establish yourself as a child’s father? The Texas Family Code says that the father-child relationship can be established 5 different ways: You are PRESUMED to [...]

Texas Governor Signs Mistaken Paternity Bill into Law

On May 12, 2011, Texas Governor Perry signed the mistaken paternity bill into law. Texas SB 785 puts an end to an individual paying child support when there is mistaken paternity.  The “father” would have a year to file a petition of mistaken paternity from the time he became aware that he is not the [...]