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Motions for New Trial
New trials may be granted and a judgment may be set aside for good cause. Tex. R. Civ. P. 320. Ineffective Service A defendant can...
Beth M. Johnson
Aug 23, 20225 min read
Suits to Adjudicate Paternity
A “parent-child relationship” in Texas means the legal relationship between a child and the child’s parent as provided under chapter 160...
Beth M. Johnson
May 10, 20225 min read
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
Whether a trial court has jurisdiction under the UCCJEA is a matter of subject-matter jurisdiction. In re Salminen, 492 S.W.3d 31, 38...
Beth M. Johnson
Apr 19, 20225 min read
Geographic Restrictions on a Child's Residence
September 2021 Dallas Bar Association's Headnotes
Beth M. Johnson
Aug 29, 20211 min read
Focusing on the Details to Establish a Material and Substantial Change
When seeking a modification of an order affecting the parent-child relationship, the base threshold requirement is to establish a...
Beth M. Johnson
Dec 8, 20203 min read
Texas Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Biological Father
In re H.S. appeared to open the door to persons who provided substantial care to a child; however, read with In re C.J.C., do third parties
Beth M. Johnson
Jul 30, 20205 min read
Beth talks about family law appeals on the State Bar of Texas Podcast
(Beth is introduced at about 34:00)
Beth M. Johnson
Dec 16, 20191 min read