What Are the Grounds for Having a Marriage Annulled in Texas?

Three wedding rings stacked on a dark background The decision to get married is one of the most important decisions you will make over the course of your lifetime. When you do make the decision to wed you make it with the hope that the marriage will last for a lifetime. Unfortunately, not all marriages do last. In fact, about one in two ends in divorce in the United States. Divorce, however, is not the only way to end a marriage. In some situations, annulment is also an option. If you would prefer to have your marriage annulled, the first thing you need to know is the answer to the question “What are the grounds for having a marriage annulled in Texas.” Although divorce and annulment both end a marriage, there is one significant difference between the two options. Divorce legally ends a valid marriage whereas an annulment is a court order stating that the marriage is null and void, effectively saying that the marriage never existed. People prefer to seek an annulment for a variety
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Holiday Hours and Dates Closed 2015

The holiday season is upon us. We at Boyd Family Law wish all of you and your children a very happy holiday season. So that we can spend some time with our own family and friends, please take note of our holiday closing schedule. We will be closed: November 25, 26 and 27; December 24 and 25; and December 31 and January 1. Please also take note Jon R. Boyd will be on vacation December 21, 2015 through and including January 4, 2016. The Office Staff will be working except for the holiday closings above. Thanks and have a wonderful holiday season! The post Holiday Hours and Dates Closed 2015 appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd, P.C..
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When a Child Is Born Out of Wedlock in Texas Who Has Custody of the Child?

Not all that long ago it was uncommon, and certainly frowned upon, for a child to be born out of wedlock in the United States. In the 21st century, however, more and more couples are choosing to delay marriage, or to not marry at all. This does not mean they are choosing not to have children. The result is a significant rise in the number of children born out of wedlock in the U.S., which raises some important legal questions for everyone involved. For example, when a child is born out of wedlock in Texas, who has custody of the child? Whether you are the mother, the father, or even a relative of the child in question it is important to understand the legal answer to this question. Although society has largely accepted the concept of co-habitation in lieu of marriage at this point, the law has yet to catch up. When it comes to a child born outside the bounds of matrimony the law is very clear on the subject – the mother has full parental rights to the child and the father has none u
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Can I Go to Jail for Not Paying Child Support?

If you are the parent of a minor child in the State of Texas and you have been ordered to pay child support for that child it is imperative that you take your support obligation seriously because failing to pay child support can have serious negative consequences. In fact, it is even possible that you will go to jail for not paying child support in Texas. The worst thing you can do is ignore the problem if you find yourself unable to comply with the court order. It might be possible to modify your current support order or there may be an affirmative defense that could prevent you from ending up in jail; however, doing nothing is almost guaranteed to have unwanted consequences. Although only an experienced Texas family law attorney can provide you with specific advice regarding your situation, some general information about failing to pay child support in Texas may be beneficial in the meantime. When the parents of a minor child go through a divorce, or when paternity is established fo
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What Is the Process to Adopt in Texas?

Adopting a child is one of the most important things you will do during your lifetime. After all, adoption creates or enlarges a family. If you have never been through the adoption process before it can certainly seem intimidating. The old adage “knowledge is power” applies here. Once you know the overall process to adopt in Texas you may find that the prospect of going through the process doesn’t seem quite as intimidating. There are several different types of adoption that you may wish to pursue, including: · Agency adoption – involves using a licensed adoption agency to help find a child. · Private adoption – usually uses an attorney or physician to bring a birthmother and adoptive parent together. · Child protective agency adoption – adopting a child who is in foster care or whose parents have already had their parental rights terminated by the State of Texas. · Family adoption – this includes step-parent adoption, a grandparent adopting a child, or any other ado
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