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Holmes Diggs – Dallas Divorce Lawyers

by admin Family Law
Family LawAfter 46 years of law practice and ​14 years with the firm of Holmes, Diggs & Eames, Bob Eames has left the firm, closed his office and simplified his life by officing at
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Flipping Primary Custody at Temporary Orders Hearing in a Modification

by Jennifer Satagaj Family Law
Family LawAfter filing a modification case with the Court, but before the Court makes its final decision whether to modify the previous custody order, the Court must decide what will happen during this interim
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I want Full Custody. Can I get Full Custody?

by Jennifer Satagaj Family Law
Family LawSomething I often hear from a parent is, “I want full custody of my child.” In response, I ask, “What does ‘full custody’ mean to you?” The Texas Family Code addresses custody of
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In The Interest of K.M.C. a Child

by John Kappel Family Law
Family LawShantel Berry-Conway brings a restricted appeal from the default judgment in a suit for divorce and child custody.  In her issue on appeal, appellant contends the default judgment must be reversed because the
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Restricted Appeals in Texas

by Robert Holmes Jr. Family Law
Family LawThe availability of relief by restricted appeal is primarily governed by Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 30, which states: “A party who did not participate—either in person or through counsel—in the hearing that
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General Residency Rules for Divorce Suit

by Robert Holmes Jr. Family Law
Family LawThe requirements of Texas Family Code §6.301 are required to maintain a divorce suit in the State of Texas.  Texas Family Code §6.301 states: “A suit for divorce may not be maintained in
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Lozano v. Alvarez

by Katherine Warren Family Law
Family LawOn December 11, 2013, the United States Supreme Court held oral arguments in Lozano v. Alvarez. The facts of the case are as follows: “Diana Alvarez and Manuel Lozano, two native Columbians, met
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Informal Marriage

by Pamela Cherry Family Law
Family LawInformal Marriage – Generally Chapter 2, Subchapter E, of the Texas Family Code addresses the existence of a marriage relationship.  Specifically, Tex. Fam. Code §2.401 states, in relevant part, as follows: (a)               In
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No Attorney’s Fees for Enforcement of Spousal Maintenance

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawNot one I would have guessed, but thanks to John Kappel’s attention to detail and thorough research, it turns out Texas law does not allow for a party to get attorney’s fees in
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What Constitutes Telephone Harassment?

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawWe often get told that someone is being harassed by telephone, but what does that really mean? There is a great case, Perone v. Texas, which talks all about it in a criminal case
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Who Claims the Children as Dependents for Tax Purposes?

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawAbout this time of year, separated parents sometimes ask us who can claim the children on their taxes.  Many parents simply agree that the parent that would get the most benefit can claim
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What is a Social Study?

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawWhen parents can’t agree on who the kids will live with the Court will normally order a social study be conducted. This allows for a non-party, a trained professional, to look at the
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Alimony Now Enforceable by Contempt

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawThe only thing constant … is change.  Prior this change in the Texas Family Code, which takes effect September 1, 2013, you could not hold a person in contempt for failing to pay
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Contract Provisions in an Agreed Decree – Now Enforceable

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawWhen I started this blog, the first posts I wrote were on what provisions in a decree were enforceable by a court v. contractual in nature, and how each could be addressed if
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Pro Se Divorce Forms – Approved, but with Caution

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawThe Texas Supreme Court recently approved a set of pro se divorce forms, with some pretty extensive disclaimers.  Specifically among those disclaimers is that these are only to be used for limited property,
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What Would My Texas Child Support Be?

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawEver wonder how much you would pay in child support in Texas?  The Texas Office of the Attorney General has on online child support calculator that gets pretty close to figuring out what
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Contracts with Lawyers (2 of 3)

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawPost two of three deals with flat fee contracts.  These are the simplest contracts.  You pay the lawyer a set amount for a legal matter and that is it – no variance for
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How to Change Contractual Alimony

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawFirst, make sure the clause you are looking to change is contractual alimony and not spousal support. You can get an idea by looking at my post here. If it is contractual, read on! Changing
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Discovery Pleadings – An Overview

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawToo often, the first time someone learns about a discovery tool is when they have to respond.  I thought I would list some of the more common tools and a brief explanation.  This
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Annulments in Texas

by Chris J. Harding Family Law
Family LawI’ve had a couple of people request annulments… Texas is very strict on when an annulment can take place and the requirements typically hit on the fact one of the persons of the
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Holmes Diggs, PLLC is one of the largest law firms in Texas devoted to the practice of family law. Our Dallas Divorce Lawyers and their supporting staff offer a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law. Clients come to us at an emotional and often traumatic time in their lives. We work patiently and closely with your individual concerns and achieve a successful resolution of each case.
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