Service of Process in Texas: A Primer
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, or, (3) via certified mail sent by...
Oral Versus Written Contract: A Primer
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 Custody or Divorce Matter is Over
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 Includes Child...
Annulment & Void Marriages in Texas
Annulment in Texas is actually divided into two distinct mechanisms: (1) Annulment and (2) Void Marriage. Depending on the situation, a party would either file a Suit for Annulment or Suit to Declare Marriage Void in Texas. Suit for Annulment A suit for annulment is...
Jurisdiction in Texas Courts
Jurisdiction is the authority of a Court to hear the case and render a judgment. A Texas Court has to have jurisdiction in order to hear a case. The Court system at the Texas state level may be divided into the following: (a) Justice Courts, (b) County Courts, (c)...
Child Support Calculations When a Parent is Self-Employed
In Texas, calculating child support for self-employed individuals requires meticulous attention to both the parent's net resources and the statutory percentage guidelines that dictate the amount of support owed. Texas Family Code adopts a clear framework to establish...