Author Archives: Raymond Panneton
Enforcement of a Texas Family Law Court Order
What to do when the other party misbehaves? The role of the court order in the scope of divorce After a divorce or a Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship (“SAPCR”) you are left with a Court order which sets forth …
What is community property?
There are nine community property states, and as you may have already guessed, Texas is one of them. Under the Texas Family Code § 3.002, Community Property is property owned together by both spouses and includes any property acquired by …
Non-competition agreement
Starting a new job or a new career is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your life. Often, the first step in starting that adventure requires you to sign a new employment agreement. Many employment contracts in Texas …
Child support in Texas
During the pendency of a divorce proceeding, if the parties have children, the issue of child support will arise. Absent certain unique situations, Texas Courts will calculate a child support obligation solely based upon the net income of the parent …
How to find the right lawyer?
Hiring the right lawyer can be one of the most important decisions you make. Whether you are seeking counsel for a family law matter, such as a divorce or custody battle, for a personal injury case, or for a business …
What is Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage?
During the course of investigating a personal injury claim, your lawyer will assess all possible sources of recovery. This may even include your own insurance coverages. One such coverage available to those involved in a car accident through their own …
What is a statute of limitation?
No matter the type of civil case, there is a deadline to file your claim. Known as the statute of limitation, these laws prevent you filing a lawsuit after a certain amount of time has passed. While statutes of limitation …
Traffic-related deaths on the rise during COVID-19 lockdown
Despite fewer drivers on the road, a study by the National Safety Council shows that through the first three months of 2020, Texas experienced a 6% increase in the number of traffic-related deaths. This recent increase of traffic fatalities in …
Trial in the time of COVID
Re-opening the courts Once litigation has been filed—whether it be a personal injury lawsuit, a family law case, or other dispute—the goal is always the same: get to a trial. As Killeen, Temple, Harker Heights, and other cities within Bell …
What is mediation?
During the litigation process, in many instances, you will have a discussion with your lawyer about resolution of your dispute. Prior to trial, many litigants find it beneficial to attend mediation. Mediation is a formal, non-binding, settlement negotiation which is …
