Blog Posts in October, 2015

When couples settle their divorce matters early on, such as through mediation, they can avoid many of the contentious court procedures that come along with it. Today, most divorce cases settle long ...

Once a divorce has been finalized, a new life will begin for spouses, their children, and many family members. Some may find relief once their divorce is through. Others may be faced with numerous ...

What is an annulment? How does it differ from divorce? The state of Texas defines annulment as the legal invalidation of a marriage. In other words, there was no lawful basis for the marriage at the ...

In Texas, establishing paternity is required when a child born of unmarried parents. These laws were created so as to avoid issues in the future that may affect the child’s health, well-being, and ...

Attorney Duane L. Coker has been named to the list of Super Lawyers® for the fifth consecutive year. With a detailed and multiphase selection process, only 5% of all attorneys are ultimately chosen ...

Under Texas State law, typically the court is in charge of determining who will pay child support and who will not. The court will always place the best interests of the child or children as the #1 ...