Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Billing, Consultations, General, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
As an attorney, I often hear clients ask, “What is a retainer?” Potential clients and existing clients of attorneys are often times misinformed when it comes to understanding what a legal retainer is and how it is used throughout the entirety of their legal case. A retainer is the fee that the client pays when …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Divorce for dads™ can be a scary situation given the potential unknown and inexperience with the care of children. Life will change for the parents, as well as for the children. Some divorced fathers are overwhelmed just trying to schedule activities and keeping the kids entertained. Divorce for dads™ can create a tight budget as …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
It’s always best when families work out a holiday visitation schedule that works best for them. Any time two parents can not otherwise come to an agreement, the holiday visitation schedule in the Standard Possession Order of Texas takes effect. On Even-numbered Years: The possessory conservator gets the kids for kids for Christmas The managing …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Mary E. Ramos is a Board Certified Houston Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Attorney Houston, TX- Oct 2nd, 2017: Ramos Law Group, PLLC, an award-winning family law firm, is pleased to announce the launch of their new and improved website. The Houston-based firm, founded by Board Certified Family Law Attorney Mary E. Ramos, has long …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | News
It’s been almost one month to the day that Hurricane Harvey wrecked havoc on the city of Houston and surrounding towns. At the time, no one quite knew what to expect and what the days and months to come would hold. From the first moments, after the storm hit to the moment the rain stopped, …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
The difference between a divorce and an annulment in Texas family law lies in the validity of the marriage. A divorce, puts a legal end to a valid marriage. An annulment, legally invalidates a marriage. It treats the marriage as if it never existed, but the petitioner (the person bringing the suit), must be able …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Divorce can be a challenging and painful process, even more so if someone in the relationship has been imprisoned. If you need to know how to divorce someone in prison, read on for more information. To schedule a consultation with one of our family law attorneys who can help guide you through the process of …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Divorce, Parental Alienation Syndrome, Visitation and Access
After a divorce, getting your life back on track can be a challenging process, especially if you’re trying to move out of state and navigate a custody agreement. Before you move out of state with your kids, read our blog to learn more about the process to ensure that you are operating within Texas family law.
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 …
