We could write a book on the subject of enforcement of judgments in family cases which our firm handles. For this brief blog let’s talk about the most common judgments in family law: child support, post-divorce maintenance or alimony and turnover orders. We will reserve for another time how to enforce orders that deal with
Texas is a community property state. In very basic terms that means that all property accrued during a marriage is considered owned fifty-fifty by the couple. For example, a couple buys a house. That house is owned equally by each party to the marriage. Then, the husband works and makes the house payment each month
Texas is a community property state. In very basic terms that means that all property accrued during a marriage is considered owned fifty-fifty by the couple. For example, a couple buys a house. That house is owned equally by each party to the marriage. Then, the husband works and makes the house payment each month out
The Texas Family Code allows a court to issue a protective order in cases where it finds that family violence has occurred and is likely to occur again in the future. “Family violence” covers not only acts of assault resulting in bodily injury, but also threats of assault or physical harm that a reasonable person
Douglas Smith has done about 4,000 family law cases. Many of those cases involve child support. Here are some unique features in cases involving child support. Child support is very much to be expected in any case involving minor children, whether the case is one involving paternity or divorce. The courts are very careful to look for child support
Terminations: Chapter 161 of the Texas Family Code (TFC) governs terminations. Terminations are either voluntary or involuntary. The courts here in El Paso, Texas are very hesitant to allow for voluntary terminations. That’s where the father or mother wants to terminate his or her own relationship with the children. This is rare indeed. But, let’s suppose a parent