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What is the UCCJEA?

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”) is an uniform act that the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws Drafted in 1997.  Massachusetts is the only state that has not adopted the UCCJEA as of June 2011.  Texas adopted the UCCJEA, making it effective September 1, 1997.  The UCCJEA can be [...]

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 [...]

Mapping Out a Lewisville Texas Divorce

You are about to begin a divorce (or are already in the middle of one) in Lewisville, Texas.  Here are a few of the “Wheres” you need to know for a Lewisville Texas Divorce:   1. What county will I file in? If you have been living in Lewisville, Texas, for the last 90 days [...]

Valentine’s Day, Adultery!

When I was sitting in church this morning, the morning before Valentine’s Day, I was listening to the gospel reading from Matthew 5:17-37.  In the reading, Jesus said to his disciples:  “You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with [...]

Does Texas have Alimony?

For many years Texas was the only state without any form of post-divorce alimony.  In 1995, Texas passed legislation that created a statute that allowed post-divorce spousal maintenance.  The basic requirements are that the party seeking maintenance must have been married ten years and be unable to be self-supporting.  The court may also order maintenance [...]

Recession May Have Reduced Divorce Rate

While financial issues can be one of the major factors in a divorce, the opposite may now be true. University of Virginia researchers found that the recession “deepened” the commitment to marriage for 29 percent of the people surveyed. Among those considering divorce before the recession, 38 percent said they opted to stay together, at [...]

What is an Inventory and Appraisement?

What is an Inventory and Appraisement? When a client retains the firm in a divorce case, one of the first documents that we give to them to complete is a blank inventory and appraisement form.  In almost all divorce suits, the parties are required to prepare and file an “Inventory and Appraisement,” which is a [...]

Fault and No-Fault Divorce in Texas

In Texas, a divorce can be granted on one or more “fault” grounds or the “no fault” ground as stated in the Texas Family Code.  You can ask your Denton divorce attorney and they will tell you that most divorces are granted on the no-fault ground of “insupportability.” This is the reason to use if [...]