In a recent case, the Texas Supreme Court heard a case involving the termination of a mother’s parental rights. The trial court found sufficient evidence to terminate her rights, but the appeals court reversed. Ultimately, the high court reversed the appeal court’s ruling, finding sufficient circumstantial evidence and crediting a…
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Texas Appellate Court Partially Reverses Trial Court’s Child Support Ruling
The amount of child support a parent must pay can depend on a number of factors. A parent’s current income and assets are relevant to their child support obligations, but courts may also consider the child’s age and needs if they justify a departure from typical child support guidelines. A…
Texas Court Sides with Mother in Appeal Highlighting Procedural Hurdles in Family Law Cases
In a recent custody case before the Texas Supreme Court, the mother appealed a trial court’s decision to terminate her parental rights, asking the court to reconsider this ruling. The appellate court originally declined to issue an order on the mother’s appeal, deciding she failed to follow an important procedural…
Mother in Texas Family Law Case Unsuccessfully Argues for Reversal of Order Terminating Parental Rights
In a recent case before an appellate court in Texas, the mother appealed a trial court’s ruling terminating her parental rights to three children. On appeal, the mother argued that the evidence presented during trial was insufficient to find that she was unable to parent her children. The higher court…
Texas Appellate Court Reverses Damages Award Under Final Divorce Decree
The process of finalizing a divorce can involve significant time and emotional energy. When the parties finally receive a divorce decree, the last thing they want is to come back to court. Unfortunately, a spouse may have to seek court enforcement of the decree if his or her former spouse…
Texas Appellate Court Partially Reverses Husband’s Petition to Enforce Divorce Decree
Typically, divorce decrees award certain items of property to each spouse. The terms of a decree are final, but a court can enforce them after entering the decree. If one spouse fails to turn over property awarded to the other spouse, the court often must enforce the decree by requiring…
Texas Appellate Court Refuses to Credit Child Support Debtor for Out-of-State Property
One of the largest issues in Texas child custody and divorce law is that of child support. The State of Texas has an interest in having each resident child enjoy the financial support of both parents and child support laws are designed to facilitate the fair division of child-rearing expenses…
How Texas Courts Determine the Best Interests of a Child in Termination Proceedings
Family law cases are often emotionally charged and complex, particularly when it comes to parental termination proceedings. Termination of parental rights is a significant legal decision with profound implications for all parties involved. The Texas Court of Appeals recently released a judicial opinion that sheds light on the factors considered…
The Intersection of Divorce and Domestic Violence Protective Orders in Texas
Divorce in Texas is a challenging process, often marked by emotional turmoil and complex legal proceedings. When divorce becomes entwined with issues of domestic violence, the situation becomes even more daunting. Texas law is designed to protect the safety of victims of domestic violence while ensuring that alleged perpetrators of…
Navigating the Complex World of Appeals in Texas Family Law Cases
Family law practice in Texas involves complex procedures and intricate legal maneuvers, which often define the process of filing an appeal. A recent judicial opinion involving a Texas family law case where a father sought to appeal the termination of his parental rights demonstrates the intricacies and potential pitfalls of…