In the intricate web of divorce proceedings, the term “discovery” holds significant weight. It refers to the legal process where both parties gather relevant information and evidence to build their case. While it may seem like a daunting task, conducting discovery in your divorce case can offer a plethora of benefits that can pave the … The post Benefits of Discovery in a Divorce Case appeared first on The Barbosa Law Firm, P.C ..read more

In today’s legal environment, divorces can become very costly when the parties decide to litigate their differences in a court of law.   Many courts in Dallas County and surrounding counties will require the parties to Mediate their case prior to the court hearing the case in a final trial.   Clients need to be educated in … The post Mediation in a Texas divorce case: appeared first on The Barbosa Law Firm, P.C ..read more

Introduction: Marriage is a sacred institution that brings together two individuals in a lifelong commitment. In the state of Texas, like in many other places, divorce is an option available to couples facing difficulties in their marital journey. However, before embarking on such a consequential decision, it is crucial to consider the reasons not to … The post The Unwavering Bonds: Reasons to consider Before Filing a Divorce in Texas appeared first on The Barbosa Law Firm, P.C ..read more

It is not uncommon for clients to contact my office requesting genetic or paternity testing due to issues related to children that are of the marriage or outside of the marriage. It is a difficult situation to answer depending on whether the child is born a spouse or another woman not the spouse; and, the … The post Paternity and Genetic Testing appeared first on The Barbosa Law Firm, P.C ..read more

In today’s environment where law enforcement may not be as responsive as you may expect, a person should be aware of the protections that a Protective Order may provide.   No protective order is going to be one percent effective or protect a person from the malfeasance of another person especially in a divorce or custody … The post Protective Orders 101 appeared first on The Barbosa Law Firm, P.C ..read more

In today’s economy, the non-custodial parent in a SAPCR or a divorce case is generally obligated to pay guideline child support and provide health insurance including dental insurance. The obligation can be high and usually creates a financial situation with the non-custodial or obligor that requires a lot of adaptation of his/her budget especially when … The post How is my child support calculated? appeared first on The Barbosa Law Firm, P.C ..read more

I am a divorce Attorney in Dallas, Texas.    In today’s fast and furious life style, I have seen that opportunities for individuals to violate their vows of marriage occur more often in individual’s lives.   The internet has made it so easy for individuals to seeks companionship and sex under the fake cloak of the anonymity. … The post The Reality of Divorce appeared first on The Barbosa Law Firm, P.C ..read more

In many of the divorce cases that my office accepts, a child has been born during the marriage where the husband is not the biological parent. Usually the mother is not sure about how the matter is handled in a divorce proceedings. It is surprising that in many of the cases, the mother does not … The post Paternity Issues in a Texas Divorce appeared first on The Barbosa Law Firm, P.C ..read more

As part of my representation of parties in a divorce proceeding,  the question often comes up as to what property is part of the marriage and what part of the property is not.   The answer is not always clear.   Parties tend to commingle and combine assets to a point that the distinction between separate and … The post Separate or Community Property in a Divorce Case. appeared first on The Barbosa Law Firm, P.C ..read more

Unfortunately, in today’s world, grandparents are faced with situations involving their grand children which make them petitioners in cases involving grand children and conservatorship. We are regularly called by grandparents who believe that they should be able to seek primary conservatorship of their grand children due to the actions of the child’s parent or parents. … The post Grandparent Rights appeared first on The Barbosa Law Firm, P.C ..read more