Beth M. Johnson
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...
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Beth M. Johnson
- Jan 4
- 5 min
Appellate Attorney’s Fee Awards
Appellate courts generally do not award fees. For an appellee to be awarded fees, the appellee generally must file a cross-appeal because...
Beth M. Johnson
- Oct 26, 2021
- 6 min
When Are Findings Useful in Family Law?
At the end of the trial, appeal may or may not be foremost on your mind, but questioning whether to request findings of fact and...
Beth M. Johnson
- Feb 1, 2021
- 0 min
Beth M. Johnson
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Discovery Issues and Mandamus Review
The new discovery rules are on everyone’s minds as we begin 2021. For the most part, discovery rulings are “incidental” rulings not...
Beth M. Johnson
- Oct 20, 2020
- 3 min
Restricted Appeals Can Be an Effective Tool to Undo Default Judgments
We generally think of the 30-day window after a final order as the only time in which a party can appeal. However, if there was clear...
Beth M. Johnson
- Sep 2, 2020
- 3 min
Property Orders Cannot Be Modified, BUT There Might Be Room for Clarification
There is an entire chapter of the Texas Family Code devoted to modification of child-related orders. However, a property division—like...
Beth M. Johnson
- Aug 1, 2020
- 0 min