Tracking Devices in Custody Cases
Tracking technology is now inexpensive, discreet, and widely available. AirTags, GPS units, location-sharing applications, and similar devices can be used for legitimate purposes, but they can also become tools for monitoring a spouse, former partner, or co-parent...
Assisted Reproduction in Same-Sex Female Marriages and Partnerships
In Texas, a male can provide sperm to a lesbian couple for assisted reproduction without being considered the legal father by strictly adhering to the provisions of the Texas Family Code (TFC) concerning "donors" and "assisted reproduction." The core principle is that...
Gender Bias in Texas Custody Cases
In Texas, the law explicitly states that there is no presumption favoring either parent based on gender when determining the primary conservator of a child. According to Section 153.003 of the Texas Family Code, the Court is mandated to evaluate the qualifications of...
Religious Agreements in Family Law
In Texas, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are widely recognized and enforceable, provided they meet certain legal requirements. These agreements, typically focusing on financial and property rights upon divorce, can come from a religious source that deals with...
My Case is Going to Mediation. What is Mediation?
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...
I Got Served I have to File an Answer… But What is It?
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 called the...