Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Divorce
If you’re recently divorced, you may be wondering, “Can my ex take my child out of state?” Depending on whether or not you and your former spouse had an agreement in place, the answer may be different. Read below to find out what factors determine whether or not a parent and ex-spouse is legally allowed …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Divorce
What is a Standard Possession Order in Texas? Video Transcription: In the State of Texas, the idea often referred to as ‘custody’ is referred to as ‘conservatorship’, while ‘visitation rights’ is known as ‘possession’. A Standard Possession Order is the statute which details who has ‘possession’ of the child or children when parents do not …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
If you’re curious about the benefits of mediation when you’re in the midst of a family law dispute, consider contacting a lawyer who has expertise in mediation. Watch the video featuring our board certified attorney Mary E. Ramos, or read our transcription below, to learn a few of the benefits of mediation and contact our …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA 201511111 IN THE MATTER OF § IN THE DISTRICT COURT THE MARRIAGE OF § § JOHN “SHE’S NOTHING WITHOUT ME” DOE, JR. § AND § 310th JUDICIAL DISTRICT JANE “I MADE HIM WHAT HE IS” DOE § § AND IN THE INTEREST …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Family Law
The following is a list of House Bills and Senate Bills that have caused changes, effective currently unless otherwise noted, in the area of Family Law: House Bills HB 826. This bill amends Section 105.006 (e-2) of the Texas Family Code to require additional mandatory language in orders that orders child support. The orders are …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, High Net Worth, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
Video Transcription: Things not to do during your divorce process. Don’t date. Don’t do drugs. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t use your children as pawns or put them in the middle. Don’t dredge on the past of your divorce process. Let the past be the past. We’re trying to move forward. It’s not gonna be …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Billing, Divorce, General, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
Reducing the Cost of Legal Representation A divorce is one of the most challenging and emotionally draining experiences someone can go through. An effective and experienced family law attorney can help guide you through this trying process, but it’s no secret that hiring legal representation in Texas can be expensive. Consider these tips: Send specific, …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
If you’ve recently been served with divorce papers in Texas, chances are you’re having a hard time understanding exactly what it is you’re supposed to do next. While taking some time to absorb this information is completely understandable, it is also imperative that you act quickly to protect your rights. Take the time you need …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Divorce, Parental Alienation Syndrome
Video Transcription: Normally when parents have an issue with communicating with each other, there is a great website that a lot of attorneys and judges use, called OurFamilyWizard. Now this is an online calendaring program where both parties can actually log in and create an account for their children. On this website, they can post …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Family Law
The state of Texas and the Texas Family Code do not mandate that a person be a citizen of the United States to receive a divorce or pursue a custody case. The only residency requirement is that a person must have resided in the state of Texas for the previous six months and resided in …
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