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When The Elderly Need A Divorce
As Baby Boomers enter the elderly population and advances in medical science continue to extend our lives, the elder population is now booming. A generation ago, it was uncommon to see elderly divorce between couples over 60. That is no longer the case. Divorce is becoming common for couples in their 60s…
Co-Parenting After Divorce
Many divorcing parents want to be able to work with the other parent in raising their children. We refer to this in legal terminology as Co-Parenting. There can be as many ways to co-parent as there are parents. There are a number of publications (online and in print) that provide details…
Protect Your Family Interests by Hiring a Family Law Attorney
Your future, your children’s future and your financial stability are important and must be protected Why it is important to hire an attorney that specializes in family law to represent you in ANY family law case: Many people might suggest that my point of view on this is biased because I make my living by working…
Child Custody Changes in the 85th Texas Legislature
The Texas Legislature closed the 2017 session on May 29. Several laws were passed that affect Texas Family Law. Here is one small – yet important – child custody change in the statute that governs modification of an order for the Conservatorship, Support, or Possession and Access to a Child. Temporary Orders in…
Child Custody Evaluation: Changes to Texas Family Law
Texas Family Law Changes in the 85th Texas Legislature The Texas Legislature closed its biannual session for 2017. Although a Special Session may be called by Governor Abbott, it will not affect any Family Law issues. The Legislature did pass several bills that impact Texas Family Law. Here is one. Child…
Texas Family Law in the 84th Texas Legislature
84th Texas Legislature Begins January 13, 2015 The Texas Legislature will convene on Tuesday, January 13 and run through June 1, 2015. The Law Office of Chris A. Spofford will watch the topics related to Texas Family Law and provide legislative updates and insight to our friends and clients about the…
Paternity and the Texas Family Code – How Long Do You Have To Prove You Are the Dad?
Who is a father? Your paternal rights under Texas Family Law can be protected This may seem a silly question, but it isn’t. Understanding how Texas Family Law defines “paternity” is extremely important when determining who has standing (the legal right) to file a suit to adjudicate parentage (a lawsuit to determine…
Divorcing As Non-Native Texans: Divorce Laws in Texas for Property in or Accumulated in Another State
How community property and other concerns are handled under divorce laws in Texas compared to out of state divorce laws The Law Office of Chris Spofford guides clients through jurisdiction issues with divorce laws in Texas You were married in another state prior to moving to Texas. Unfortunately, you and…
Child Support Guidelines and Additional Support Above and Beyond The Guidelines
Child Support Guidelines Guidelines for ensuring proper child support Generally, child support is owed by the parent who does not have primary custody, the non-possessory parent (who is also called the obligor), to the possessory parent who does have primary custody (also called the the obligee). The amount of child support owed is determined by guidelines that apply a statutory percentage to the obligor’s…
Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights Under Texas Family Law
Texas Family Law and parental rights In Texas Family Law, the most common grounds for termination of parental rights in a step-parent adoption are: To make the step-parent adoption process go as smoothly as possible under Texas Family Law, every effort should be made to gain consent of the absent parent. There…
What Our Clients Say
Chris and Jennifer went above and beyond to help me with my modification case. I had already gone thru a messy divorce and it wasn’t long before a mod was necessary. Chris was on point during depositions and hearings. Jennifer always answered messages and calls promptly. Chris is not cheap but worth every penny!
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