The Wright Firm, LLP Family

Dallas Family Law Attorneys

If I Go To The Super Bowl, Can She Lock Me Out Of The House?

Here is the good news if you are worried that your spouse will lock you out of the house if you go to the Super Bowl.  Under the Texas Family Code, a temporary order excluding a spouse from the parties’ residence can be rendered only after notice and a hearing. However, under Family Code, a court [...]

LEGAL STANDARD FOR GRANTING A TEXAS PROTECTIVE ORDER

If you or a member of your household has been a victim of family violence, typically one would seek a protective order.  In order for the trial court to grant a protective order in Texas, the trial court must make two findings: (1) that family violence has occurred, and (2) that family violence is likely [...]