Summary of Texas Family Law Updates – Effective Changes Now in Effect

The Texas Legislature made changes in 2011 that impact many in the area of Texas Family Law. All of these Texas Family Law updates are now in effect: Termination of parental rights by a father after DNA testing New “fraud on the community” statute Protective orders enforced anywhere in Texas without transfer Guidelines for ordering possession for children under three years Spousal maintenance orders   Voluntary termination of parental rights for men mistakenly adjudicated a child’s biological father. Senate Bill 785, codified into [...]

Texas Family Law changes by the Texas Legislature in 2011

2011 was a busy session for the Texas Legislature, with legal changes that will affect many in the area of Texas Family Law. There are a few items of higher significance and this Blog will address these four areas: paternal rights, community property, protective orders, child custody.

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