- Divorce
- Child SupportA: The parent who does not have primary custody of the children will, in most cases, pay child support to the primary custodial parent. The Texas statutes provide a guideline for the amount of child support based upon net resources.
- Child Custody and VisitationThe custody of a child or children is part of the divorce process. If the parents cannot agree upon a custodial resolution then the court will make that decision. The two options are sole custody (sole managing conservator) or joint custody (joint managing conservators). Sole custody allows one parent to make all decisions regarding the welfare of the child or children whereas joint custody consists of both parents having responsibility for decisions. In both cases visitation rights need to be established.
- Spousal SupportA: Although the Texas Legislature passed a spousal maintenance statute in 1995, even today very few people qualify. Unless you have no significant assets or means of support or you or a child for whom you owe obligations has special circumstances, there will not be significant long-term spousal maintenance once the divorce is final. However, parties may agree to contractual alimony.
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- FraudThe Dwyer Law Firm civil litigation practice includes the handling of almost any kind of business or commercial dispute, whether large or small. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving contract disputes, Uniform Commercial Code issues, business fraud claims, DTPA, consumer protection issues, and covenants not to compete. We specialize in offering honest case evaluations, practical legal advice, and cost-effective representation to our commercial litigation clients.
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- Workers CompensationThe division of property can play a significant role in the divorce process. The Texas courts may divide the community property equitably between the parties. The court determines if the property was acquired prior to the marriage or during the course of the marriage. Only property acquired during the marriage is subject to a court division. Property acquired during the marriage but not subject to the community property division rules include; parts of personal injury awards, inheritances and parts of workers compensation awards, gifts and bequests.
- Premises LiabilityDwyer Law firm has over 30 years of experience in all areas of insurance defense litigation. We have defended and tried almost every kind of tort case including those involving auto and truck accidents, products liability, premises liability, and construction accidents. (More information concerning our practice in these specific areas can be found by clicking each of those headings on the “Civil Litigation” page of this website.) Because of our small size, we can guarantee that all aspects of every case will be handled by an experienced lawyer. Our clients will receive top-quality legal representation for a very reasonable fee. We are also committed to full and timely compliance with all insurance company billing and reporting requirements. Client references are available upon request.
- Personal InjuryWe offer compassionate legal counsel to our clients. Rex Dwyer is committed to assisting his clients in obtaining legal solutions for family law issues. Although we encourage a rapid settlement, often times an agreement cannot be reached. That’s when you need an attorney with successful litigation experience to aggressively pursue and protect your rights. Rex is board certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has years of successful experience in the courtroom. A family crisis can be overwhelming. Offering his extensive expertise, Rex will assist you in working through the legal issues involved. We provide counsel for all types of family issues ranging from simple uncontested cases to complex property divisions.
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