Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
The internet is a never-ending-fountain of advice, friends are offering personal anecdotes, and the weight of your child’s future rests squarely on your shoulders. Amidst this whirlwind of information surrounding your Texas child custody situation, one crucial question likely echoes in your mind: Do I actually need a lawyer for child custody disputes? Before you …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
You didn’t get married thinking about courtrooms and custody orders. But here you are, Googling Texas divorce laws at 2:00 a.m., wondering what hoops the state wants you to jump through before you can walk away for good. So let’s get to the point. Do you have to be separated before divorce in Texas? No. …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
How long does a father have to establish paternity in Texas? It’s a question that often arrives too late—after the baby is born, after the breakup, after rights have started to slip through your fingers. But the answer is clear: Under Texas law, a father typically has four years from the child’s birth to challenge …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
The divorce is final, but the story doesn’t feel complete. With a sense of urgency, you might ask yourself: Can you annul a divorce in Texas? The concept of hitting the reset button is understandable, particularly if you believe the divorce was based on error or if circumstances have dramatically changed. While a direct “annulment” …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Hiring the right divorce lawyer can mean the difference between feeling like you have dedicated, knowledgeable support to guide you and feeling ignored, confused, or worse, all while navigating a complicated legal system. To evaluate your options, you may wonder what questions to ask a divorce attorney before hiring one. Preparing your own list …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Divorce is often one of the most challenging times in a person’s life, both emotionally and financially. If you are thinking about hiring a divorce lawyer, you may be wondering what the process will look like, how long it will take, how much it might cost, and how to select the right lawyer—one with the …
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Posted by Ramos Law Group | Divorce
Divorce can feel overwhelming—especially when you are unsure how divorce law works. Texas divorce laws set the rules and processes to end a marriage, including how courts handle issues like property division, child custody, and financial support. If you are thinking about ending your marriage, learning about divorce laws in Texas can help you know …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Divorce is a matter of law—a legal issue that must involve a judge—and there are legal protections intended to prevent unjust financial outcomes to the proceeding. In Texas, one of these protections in is alimony or spousal maintenance, which protects against one spouse from suffering from extreme economic hardship after the divorce. Under Texas law, …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
What are the steps to take to get legal custody of my child back? How long does it take for a parent to get custody back? Understanding how to get legal custody of a child back is crucial for any parent who has lost custody. There are many different situations under which you may have …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Uncontested Divorce
Online divorce services for uncontested divorces are becoming increasingly popular in Texas because they are quicker to complete and could be less expensive during this trying period. While online divorce is a convenient option, it may not work in every situation. Is Texas divorce online legitimate? Before starting with online divorce filings, let’s look at …
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