Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution which is often used in Texas courts, and even more so in family law cases. The Court has the power to compel the parties to mediate under Section 6.602 of the Texas Family Code and Section 154.021(a) of the Texas...
When an individual or entity is sued in Texas, the legal document that initiated the lawsuit is known as the “petition.” Upon receiving this petition, the Defendant (the person or entity being sued) is required to file a formal, written response, which is...
Service of Process – The Regular Way The term “service of process,” or “service” refers to the Defendant in a suit being given proper notice of the case. Typically, service is performed by (1) constable, (2) a private process server,...
In Texas, contracts can be legally binding whether they are agreed upon verbally or in writing. The basic elements required for a contract to be valid are an (1) existence of a valid contract; (2) performance or tendered performance by the plaintiff; (3) material...
After a custody or divorce matter is over, many people do not do some extremely important things which help to “tie up loose ends” in the legal case. Below is an outline of what should be done at a bare minimum, depending on the situation. If Your Order...
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