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FAMILY LAW CASES
Disclosures
Patricia Orozco Hardy is the attorney assigned to all family law cases. She is not board certified in Family Law Cases but has extensive experience in the field. Nothing on this website or on this page constitutes legal advice nor does it establish an attorney/client relationship.
IF YOU ARE IN FEAR FOR YOUR LIFE OR THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF YOUR CHILDREN SEEK ASSISTANCE AT THE NEAREST SHELTER. SAAFE House 936-291-3369 Huntsville, Phoebe's Home 979-775-5355 Bryan, Emmanuel Lighthouse Mission 979-822-0441 Bryan.
Divorce
To get a divorce in the State of Texas, you must have been a resident of the State for at least six months and a resident of the County you are filing for at least 90-days. A divorce must be on file for at least 60 days before it can be finalized. Texas is a community property state and the Court will divide the property in a "fair and equitable" manner.
As with most areas of law there are some exceptions.
Suits Affecting the Parent Child Relationship
If you are married and getting a divorce, typically your SAPCR will be incorporated in the divorce pleadings.
These are also suits that involve parents that are separated but never married, grandparents, or other family member seeking custody.
Establishing paternity will include this type of proceeding .
Modification of Prior SAPCR
These can sometimes be tricky because people move and there may be a change in the Court that should hear the matter. The burdens and presumptions have changed since the original proceeding as well.
Modifications are for changing child support, visitation, conservatorship, or rights and duties.
CPS
These cases are very emotionally charged. They can also trigger criminal investigations. Hire an attorney as soon as you are made aware of an investigation or request a Court Appointed attorney if you believe you will qualify. The sooner the better!
If you believe a child is being abused or neglected contact the CPS Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
Adoptions and Gestational Agreements
These cases are a mixed blessing. This office has handled both voluntary and involuntary terminations concluding with an adoption. We have also had step-parent, open and closed adoptions. We also register foreign adoptions.
We can assist you in gestational agreements either for the biological parents or gestational carrier.