Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Family Law
A pregnancy can bring joy, fear, hope, and uncertainty. But for expectant fathers in Texas who desire to be involved from the very beginning, one question often looms large: Does a father-to-be have rights to an unborn child? You’re not alone if you’re unsure where you stand legally or what steps you can take to …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Is divorce a civil case? Are you preparing to get divorced in Texas? If so, you may have heard the terms “filing for divorce” and “suing for divorce” being thrown around. This can be confusing: What is the difference between filing and suing for divorce? Is suing the same as filing a lawsuit? We want …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Visitation and Access
Under the Texas Family Code, the right to receive child support and the right to visitation are two independent rights that do not have any weight on the other right. The ability to visit with your children is not dependent on your ability to pay child support. The obligation to pay child support does not disappear if the responsible parent is denied visitation or chooses to no longer possess the child during their periods of visitation.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
People rarely think about contested vs. uncontested divorce when a marriage first starts to fracture. The focus is usually on survival: protecting kids, securing finances, and trying to make sense of what comes next. However, if you live in Texas and want control over the outcome, understanding the differences between these two divorce paths can …
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Posted by Juris Digital | Family Law
Family law is about more than unhappy endings. It’s about transitions, how you move from uncertainty to stability, from conflict to clarity. For anyone standing at that crossroads, knowing your rights isn’t optional. It’s the foundation for every decision that follows. If you’ve been typing “family law attorney Houston, TX,” into a search engine, …
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Posted by Juris Digital | Divorce
Knowing when to hire a divorce lawyer comes down to one question: How much control do you want over what happens next? The best time isn’t when the paperwork arrives or the arguments escalate, but when you start feeling uncertain about important decisions. If you want to stop arguing about what went wrong and start …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
Parents rarely expect to search for phrases like ‘child custody’ and ‘visitation’ at two in the morning, but that’s often when the fear sets in. You can love your kids, show up for them, and still end up in a legal maze where the future feels uncertain. Texas courts don’t just hand out parenting …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
If you’re wondering how to file for divorce in Sugar Land, TX, the process begins with understanding Texas law, your local court procedures, and the steps required to start and finalize a divorce. In Texas, divorce is governed by state law but handled locally, so knowing how it works in Fort Bend County can save …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Most people don’t type “divorce attorney, Houston, TX” into a search bar when their marriage starts to strain. They wait. They hope things settle or convince themselves they can untangle everything alone. However, Texas divorce law doesn’t bend for wishful thinking, and by the time you file paperwork or move assets, waiting can cost you …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support
Raising a child is expensive even in the best of times. Every parent wants their child’s needs met, but after separation, even simple things like soccer cleats, braces, and field trips can spark disagreement. Understandably, common questions abound. What does child support cover? Who pays? What can child support be used for? How much is …
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