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Introduction In Texas family law cases pre marital and post marital property agreements play a crucial role in defining the rights and responsibilities of spouses when it comes to their assets and liabilities These legal agreements provide couples with the …

In Texas same sex marriage was not legally recognized until the U S Supreme Court s landmark ruling in Obergefell v Hodges in 2015 However many same sex couples had already been living together and sharing their lives for years …

The Uniform Collaborative Law Act UCLA was signed into law in Texas in September 2021 providing a new alternative dispute resolution process for family law cases The UCLA encourages parties to work together to find mutually acceptable solutions without resorting …

Introduction The Texas Supreme Court case C J C addressed a contentious issue in family law the fit parent presumption This legal principle has a significant impact on child custody battles as it can affect who receives custody of a …

When it comes to resolving family law cases in Texas a mediated settlement agreement MSA can be a useful tool An MSA is a written agreement that is negotiated and signed by both parties in the presence of a mediator …

In Texas there is no specific grandparent rights statute that grants grandparents automatic custody or visitation rights However under certain circumstances grandparents may be able to seek custody or visitation of their grandchildren through the courts Texas law allows grandparents …

Being charged with a DWI driving while intoxicated charge Texas equivalent of a DUI is a serious offense Being charged a second time however is even more concerning If you are facing a second DWI in Texas you need to …

If you re thinking about a divorce or have already taken the first steps to file for a divorce you may have a lot of questions about the process One of the best resources for answers is a qualified Texas …

Getting arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated DWI can be a scary and confusing experience It can be difficult to know what to expect who to talk to or what to do after an arrest At the Tidwell Law …

Divorce is always a difficult process but when children are involved the emotional stakes are much higher One of the most common questions our divorce attorneys receive is how to file for child custody in Texas Obtaining custody of your …

An Informal “Common-Law” Same-Sex Marriage in Texas

In Texas, same-sex marriage was not legally recognized until the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015. However, many same-sex couples had already been living together and sharing their lives for years prior to this ruling. For these couples, establishing an informal “common-law” same-sex marriage in

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Understanding the “Fit Parent Presumption”

Introduction: The Texas Supreme Court case C.J.C. addressed a contentious issue in family law: the “fit parent presumption.” This legal principle has a significant impact on child custody battles, as it can affect who receives custody of a child. In this blog post, we will explain the “fit parent presumption”

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Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA)

When it comes to resolving family law cases in Texas, a mediated settlement agreement (MSA) can be a useful tool. An MSA is a written agreement that is negotiated and signed by both parties in the presence of a mediator. In this blog post, we will discuss the Texas mediated

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“Grandparent Rights”

In Texas, there is no specific “grandparent rights” statute that grants grandparents automatic custody or visitation rights. However, under certain circumstances, grandparents may be able to seek custody or visitation of their grandchildren through the courts. Texas law allows grandparents to file a lawsuit requesting access to their grandchildren if:

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Second DWI Offense in Texas: Laws and Penalties

Being charged with a DWI–driving while intoxicated–charge, Texas’ equivalent of a DUI, is a serious offense. Being charged a second time, however, is even more concerning. If you are facing a second DWI in Texas, you need to understand the law and your options, and think seriously about retaining the

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