Should I Consider Filing for Divorce First? If you’re thinking of filing for divorce, you may be wondering if filing for divorce first is in your best interest. As with anything, there may be pros and cons of filing first or waiting to be served with divorce papers....
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Sole Managing Conservator in a Child Custody Case in Texas
When it comes to child custody in the United States, most people are familiar with “sole custody” and “joint custody.” However, different states tend to use different legal terms in custody disputes. In the state of Texas, the terms regarding the parents in a Texas...
Child Custody and COVID-19 Vaccines in Texas: What You Need to Know
Coparenting isn’t easy. It’s even more difficult when parents don’t agree on major issues including medical treatment. But what happens when the medical treatment in question is a COVID-19 vaccine? Who gets to decide when and if a child is getting vaccinated for the...
Parental Rights and Grandparent Rights
Parental Rights and Grandparent Rights In many situations, grandparent rights can be an issue if a parent or parents don’t allow their children to see or have a relationship with their grandparents. Whether it’s through a divorce, separation, or other issues, a...
Apr. 1, 2022 | The Jimenez Law Firm, P C Answer Family Law Questions and Current Topics
Join Christina Jimenez, Josh Floyd, James Pailin, and Julie Prentice from The Jimenez Law Firm, P.C. to answer your Family Law Questions every Friday at Noon on Facebook Live! To schedule a consultation with a lawyer at our Flower Mound,...
Mar. 25, 2022 | The Jimenez Law Firm, P.C. Answer Family Law Questions and Current Topics
Join Christina Jimenez, Josh Floyd, James Pailin, and Julie Prentice from The Jimenez Law Firm, P.C. to answer your Family Law Questions every Friday at Noon on Facebook Live! To schedule a consultation with a lawyer at our Flower Mound,...
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services: Who are they?
Texas has many agencies, such as the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), that are established to help residents with a variety of issues. While you may not need certain services now, there may come a point where you do need some assistance or...
Emancipation of a Minor in Texas, How to Guide
There are certain situations when a minor may need to know how to apply for emancipation in Texas. In these cases, the minor wishing to have the legal capacity of an adult can petition the Texas courts for the “removal of disabilities of minority.” Today we’ll discuss...
Divorce Timeline: How Long Can It Take? How Much Will It Cost?
If you’re thinking about getting divorced, there are many factors to consider, including how long does a divorce take. After all, this is a life-changing decision and one you don’t want to enter into lightly. Many people don’t realize that divorces aren’t always cut...
Be Kind: 5 Lessons from An Amicable Divorce
Separating from your spouse and making the decision to divorce can be difficult, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t move forward and achieve an amicable divorce. The truth is that no one wants the divorce process to be any more painful than it needs to be or last...