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# Ilionsky Law, PLLC

Ilionsky Law, PLLC

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## Posts

- [The Effect of a Civil Protective Order or Family-Violence Related Criminal Case on Immigration Status](https://ilionsky.com/blog20/)
- [Tracking Devices in Custody Cases](https://ilionsky.com/blog19/)
- [Evidentiary Weight in EOIR Proceedings](https://ilionsky.com/blog18/)
- [What is Discovery?](https://ilionsky.com/blog4/)
- [Assisted Reproduction in Same-Sex Female Marriages and Partnerships](https://ilionsky.com/blog17/)
- [My Case is Going to Mediation. What is Mediation?](https://ilionsky.com/blog15/) - 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 Rules of Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
- [Neighbor Cameras - Noble Intent or a Nuisance?](https://ilionsky.com/blog16/) - For some reason, we have noticed an uptick in instances of "bad neighbors" over the last few months. Our office has received multiple calls this summer from people whose neighbors have pointed cameras at them, trespassed on their property and - even in one instance - shot at their property with a firearm. To narrow
- [Gender Bias in Texas Custody Cases](https://ilionsky.com/blog14/) - 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 each party without regard to their sex or marital status. This statute
- [Religious Agreements in Family Law](https://ilionsky.com/blog13/) - 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 dowries, etc. Often, these religious agreements become a focus of contention in the case. Are these religious agreements
- [I Got Served I have to File an Answer... But What is It?](https://ilionsky.com/blog12/) - 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 "Answer." This Answer is crucial as it represents the defendant's
- [Service of Process in Texas: A Primer](https://ilionsky.com/blog11/) - 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 the court's clerk. TRCP 106a. Each one of these methods has
- [Oral Versus Written Contract: A Primer](https://ilionsky.com/blog10/) - 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 breach by defendant, and, (4) damages. The Statute of Frauds and
- [Jurisdiction in Texas Courts](https://ilionsky.com/blog7/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] 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
- [Can I ask My Spouse to Leave When I File Divorce in Texas?](https://ilionsky.com/blog3/) - Few divorces have the spouses peacefully cohabit in the same household. When a divorced is file, emotion is typically running high, and it becomes impossible to live together. As such, one of the more common questions is whether or not a spouse may be asked to leave the household when a divorce is filed. For
- [Nomenclature of Civil Pleadings](https://ilionsky.com/blog2/) - Titles of Pleadings Many litigants tend to get “stuck” on naming their pleadings. The good thing is that Texas courts are generally quite liberal in how a litigant names their pleadings and allow for variation. For example, a Motion for Sanctions may become a Motion to Sanction, or perhaps even Request to Sanction (although it is generally recommended to
- [Sources of Texas & US Law](https://ilionsky.com/blog1/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] INTRODUCTION AND STARE DECISISLaw of the United States of America is derived from common law, which is law that was developed by the medieval English legal system. The United States inherited this legal system from the
- [After Custody or Divorce Matter is Over](https://ilionsky.com/blog9/)
- [Annulment & Void Marriages in Texas](https://ilionsky.com/blog8/)
- [Child Support Calculations When a Parent is Self-Employed](https://ilionsky.com/blog6/)
- [Subpoena Overview in Texas](https://ilionsky.com/blog5/)

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