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In Texas, if You Are Not Married to The Mother of A Child, There Are a Few Ways to Establish Legal Paternity: Establishing Legal Paternity Is Important for Several Reasons, […]

Yes, to some extent. Psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” is metabolized into psilocin in the body. While psilocybin and psilocin can be detected in blood, urine, and hair, […]

Yes. Drug testing for cocaine can be effective, but it depends on the type of test being used and the timing of the test. Cocaine is a stimulant drug that […]

Yes, a judge can order supervised visitation with a child in Texas under certain circumstances. Typically, this occurs when there are concerns about the safety or well-being of the child […]

In Texas, spousal maintenance (also known as alimony) is awarded in limited circumstances and is intended to provide financial support for a spouse who is unable to meet their basic […]

In Texas, property division in a divorce is based on community property law, which means that any property acquired during the marriage is generally considered to be owned equally by […]

In Texas, the courts presume a final decree is the final word about cases. However, it is sometimes possible to modify a prior divorce decree through a legal process known […]

While I cannot provide legal advice or guarantee a specific outcome of a case without discussing the facts in detail with a client, I can provide some general information on […]

Almost all Texas Family Law cases go to mediation at some point during the life of a case. Most litigants agree to mediate but even if they do not, almost […]