- DivorceAfter the hearing, there is a wait for the final hearing. The divorce cannot be final for 60 days. If it is a contested divorce, things can take longer. It is recommended that there be some discovery done to try to get a handle on all the issues and property. There has to be full disclosure so that the Judge has a complete and accurate picture as to the parties property and parenting ability.
- Child SupportChild support in the State of Texas is determined by guidelines set forth in the Texas Family Code. Usually the party who does not have custody of the child/children is the party obligated to pay child support.
- Child Custody and VisitationHelped father enforce his Texas order for visitation rights. Mother held in contempt, sentenced to 120 days in jail probated for 5 years, ordered to pay attorneys fees and court costs.
- Adoption
- Paternity
- Spousal SupportIs there Alimony while the divorce is pending? While the divorce is pending, you can receive temporary spousal support. Even if no temporary support is ordered, the Court can make on party responsible for a majority of the debts or living expenses while the divorce is pending.
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Theft
- Assault
- Restraining OrderWhen the divorce is filed, a Temporary Restraining Order can be put in place. This does not mean that the Respondent is a violent person. It is NOT a Protective Order. The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) tells the parties to act right, to not sell off or destroy property, and not to run off or hide the children.
- Personal InjuryWe cover all of Texas. Primary locations include Lubbock, Hale (Plainview), Floyd (Floydada), Crosby (Crosbyton), Garza (Post), Dawson (Lamesa), Terry (Brownfield), Hockley (Levelland), Lamb (Littlefield), Bailey (Muleshoe). We can also help with cases in Midland, Odessa, Abilene, Snyder, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Houston. We focus on providing help with family law (divorce, custody, child support), criminal defense (assault, controlled substance, theft, DWI, probation revocations), and personal injury cases.