Articles Posted in summary judgment

When a parent seeks modification of Texas custody, they generally must show there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances since the prior order was rendered and that the change is in the best interest of the children.  A parent petitioning to change the designation of the parent…

A Texas common-law marriage can occur when the parties agree to be married, subsequently live together as married within the state, and represent themselves as married.  Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 2.401. The agreement to be married is a separate requirement that must be proven, although it may sometimes be…