Texas Spousal Maintenance Laws Expanded
The Texas Spousal Support law provides potentially increased relief to spouses who have been out of the work force, are disabled, are victims of family violence or are the primary custodians of a disabled child. Read more about the expansion of Texas Spousal Maintenance Laws on the blog of Dallas divorce and family law attorney, Mark Nacol, of the Nacol Law Firm PC.
Prenatal DNA Testing in Texas : Establishing Paternity Prior to Birth of a Child
In Texas, a man can establish paternity prior to the birth of a child by filing a request for adjudication of parentage and voluntary litigation. Read more about Pre Natal DNA testing in Texas in this blog from Dallas paternity attorneys at the Nacol Law Firm PC
Texas Child Possession Schedules: Think Shared Parenting
If only divorced parents could mutually agree on meaningful possession schedules while co-parenting their kids! But since many cannot or will not, the Texas Courts generally use a One-Size-Fits-All Standard Possession order for all children over three years of age. The Texas Legislature over time has expanded the schedule to make access a little more flexible. Does this always squarely meet or suit the needs of a child and her/his relationship with both parents? Read more on the blog of Dallas divorce attorney Mark Nacol, of the Nacol Law Firm PC.
Texas Strikes a Blow to Mug Shot Websites
Many complain that mug shot websites are merely a method to harass and embarrass those that have had dealings in the criminal justice system. New legislation in Texas, SB 1289, has passed and the law prohibits businesses from publishing criminal record information if the business has received notice of expunction or an order of nondisclosure. It also provides that a business is liable for up to $500 a day to be paid to the person whose information is published, and for an award to reasonable attorney’s fees. Read more on the blog of Dallas attorneys at the Nacol Law Firm PC.
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