Heiman Law Firm - Flower Mound

04/30/2025

Modifying Child Support Payments in Texas: Adapting to Life’s Changes
Life is full of unexpected twists, and financial situations can change dramatically. Whether you are the parent receiving, or paying, child support, events such as a job loss, a raise in income, or large medical expenses, can impact your ability to meet your obligations. Fortunately, Texas law recognizes that child support orders are not permanent, and can be modified under certain circumstances. In this post, we will discuss modifying child support payments in Texas; the conditions for modification; and, some common pitfalls to avoid.

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Life is full of unexpected twists, and financial situations can change dramatically. Whether you are the parent receiving, or paying, child support, events

04/24/2025

Malicious Parent Syndrome, Parental Alienation, and Texas Family Law: What You Need to Know

When parents separate, custody battles can become emotionally charged. But some conflicts escalate into harmful behavior that can have lasting consequences for the child. This is where Malicious Parent Syndrome (MPS) and Parental Alienation come into play. In Texas family law, these issues can significantly impact custody arrangements and parental rights... Read the full article and contact us on our website.

When parents separate, custody battles can become emotionally charged. But some conflicts escalate into harmful behavior that can have lasting consequences for the child. This is where Malicious Parent Syndrome (MPS) and Parental Alienation come into play. In Texas family law, these issues can signi...

03/13/2025

Protective orders are vital legal instruments designed to protect victims of domestic violence, assault, abuse, stalking, and threats from family or household members, or current or former dating partners. This blog post explores key considerations related to these cases, building on topics discussed in our previous articles on [Legal Protections for Family Violence (Part 1)] and [Legal Protections Available for Family Violence (Part 2)]. At the bottom of this post is a link for more details about the topics discussed herein.

Discover the significance of protective orders in protecting individuals from domestic abuse and stalking. Empower yourself with knowledge.

01/23/2025

Clients who come to us, after using larger law firms, often complain that those bigger law firms seem to be more focused on generating fees, than providing effective and efficient representation. They tell us stories of enduring too many long, in-person interviews and meetings with various staff members (which they are charged for); being provided, and billed for, detailed written information about Texas Property Law, most of which does not even apply to the facts of their own case; vast amounts of discovery requests (such as oral depositions and subpoenas of non-parties) being generated and billed for) at the beginning of the case—instead of first narrowing the case to determine if formal discovery is needed or desirable; and if so, which forms of discovery would work best for your case. We have even experienced firms that will continue litigating a case after it has become obvious that their claims stand little-to-no chance of prevailing. They continue to litigate simply to generate attorney’s fees. Each and all of those activities leave clients believing that the practice of law is about earning money for legal professionals

While our firm does, indeed, seek to generate fees, we come at it entirely differently. Having practiced in DFW since 1989, the overwhelming majority of our

12/18/2024

A common question that we get is whether it is possible for a client to get “full custody.” While “full custody” means different things to different people, it usually boils down to one of two things: either having the rights to make all parenting decisions for a child; or, having possession of a child, all of the time. We will discuss the first of those today. We will discuss possession issues later.

11/20/2024

Previously, we wrote about Premarital Property Agreements. We noted there that Texas law broadly supports Marital Property Agreements. Today we will discuss agreements entered into during a marriage, instead of before marrying.

The Texas family Code states that “At any time, the spouses may partition (divide-up) or exchange (trade) all or part of their community property, then existing, or to be acquired, as the spouses may desire. Property or a property interest transferred to a spouse becomes that spouse’s separate property.

Previously, we wrote about Premarital Property Agreements. We noted there that Texas law broadly supports Marital Property Agreements. Today we will discuss

10/31/2024

Custody Disputes can be very stressful. We will be there with you every step of the way and make sure your rights are taken care of.

10/30/2024

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09/24/2024

The relationships between parents, with one another, as well as the relationships that those parents have with their children, was once thought to be a ‘family matter” that was beyond the scope of courts to address. If you have any concerns with family violence affecting a Family Court Case read more about how we can help here...

We previously discussed Family Violence, and available Protective Orders within “Legal Protections for Family Violence (Part 1),” “Legal Protections Available

06/27/2024

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06/21/2024

Do you or anyone you know have questions on divorce? Check out the divorce section blog on our website we have tons of posts about different need to know things on divorce.

Searching for a good Divorce Lawyer is a challenge. Get an attorney that has the experience and the resources you need. If you’re ready to make a big change in your life or considering it, get your free consultation today.

06/13/2024

Can I appeal my Divorce Case Judgment?

Today, we will discuss your options, when you are dissatisfied with the result of your divorce case.

Initially, it bears repeating that in most (perhaps, all) U.S. jurisdictions, fewer than 5 percent (5%)of the filed cases make it all of the way through trial. And, of those a very small percentage are appealed. So, the odds of your having an appeal are small. Nevertheless, appeals do happen.

Today, we will discuss your options, when you are dissatisfied with the result of your divorce case. Initially, it bears repeating that in most (perhaps, all) U.S. jurisdictions, fewer than 5 percent (5%)of the filed cases make it all of the way through trial. And, of those a very small percentage a...