Many Laws Updated in 2011 There were many changes in Texas Family Law made in 2011. One of the most striking changes was the one that allows men to challenge paternity. Before this law, it was not uncommon for men to be required to pay child support on children that were not even theirs. The […]
Divorce, Annulment, Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Property Division, Etc… Family attorneys can assist in variety of ways related to family issues. Although marriage is a dream come true, divorces can be a nightmare. They can be especially heartbreaking when children are involved. Many people are not aware of all the services attorneys can provide. admin1800attorney.pfmdevsite.com
You Must Act Soon to Petition for a DNA Test A new law was passed and went in to effect on May 12, 2011, regarding paternity and the application of that paternity to child support payments. If you are paying child support for a child that you do not believe is yours biologically, then you […]
Is Domestic Violence Considered in Texas Family Law Custody Cases? Domestic violence is a serious and an emotional topic. Texas family law recognizes that Domestic Violence has a profound impact on children who are living in violent homes. They show signs of physical and emotional harm after being exposed to domestic violence. Some studies show […]
The Importance of Establishing Paternity Establishing paternity in a child custody case can be as simple as having the father sign a written admission or voluntary acknowledgement of paternity. All states have programs that allow unmarried parents to acknowledge the fathers paternity. States are also taxed with the duty to help parents acknowledge paternity until […]
We Can Help With Custody Disputes Family dynamics are often volatile. When parents disagree over the living situations of children, emotions can run high. It is important at these times to have family lawyers whom you trust to advise you during these trying times. Sometimes, the failure to have representation can cost a parent the […]
Child Support Law Changes Last year, Texas revised many of its family laws. Before these revisions, Texas was one of the few states to maintain that biological parentage was not as important as the appearance of parentage to a child. This meant that if a couple was married there was an immediate assumption that any […]
Employment Law… Explained Simply put, the purpose of employment law is to provide legal protection to employees and employers. The need for employment law became apparent when industrialization swept nations. Industrialization changes the face of any nation. Nations that were predominantly rural begin to see their citizens leave the farms and move to cities so […]
Sexual Harassment… Explained Many people do not understand what sexual harassment actually is. It runs the gambit from simple glances, to outright threats if sexual favors are not provided. Often, the victim is afraid to report the problem for fear of losing their jobs, spouses, and lifestyle. Sexual harassment complaints amount to about one third […]
Sex Discrimination… Explained Sex discrimination is the act of discriminating based on the gender or sex of the person. Often this is seen when someone is applying for a job. However, sex discrimination can remain hidden until a person is hired. This was common in the 1970’s and 1980’s in law enforcement. Agencies that had […]
Have You Been Discriminated Against at Work? Employment discrimination can mean many different things. The guideline that established employment discrimination protection in the United States of America was the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The pervasive atmosphere of racial discrimination had produced the civil rights protests of the 1960’s. This act was designed to begin […]
Discriminatory Hiring Practices… Explained Discriminatory hiring practices come in all shapes and sizes. Before labor laws were enacted, discrimination in hiring practices was rampant. It still exists; it is just more subtle now than it used to be. At the turn of the century, it was common to see help wanted signs in windows of […]
