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Beth's Blog Archive

The emailed version of Beth's Blog provides summaries of recent Texas case law, focusing on a chosen family law issue plus a short article on that particular focus. Below, you can "Narrow by topic" (child support, trial tips, divorce, etc.) to browse the archive. The archive here includes the focus articles from Beth's Blog emails. For the case updates, sign up for emails in the box below. Feel free to reach out if there is a specific topic you'd like covered in a future post.

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Rule 306a Motions to Extend Post Judgment Deadlines

Rule 306a Motions to Extend Post Judgment Deadlines

Rule 306a Motions to Extend Post Judgment Deadlines

In 2023, the legislature amended Texas Government Code Section 80.002 to include a provision requiring courts to provide notice of orders...

Beth M. Johnson

Oct 8, 20246 min read

Motions for New Trial

Motions for New Trial

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

Default Orders Must Be Supported by Evidence

Default Orders Must Be Supported by Evidence

Default Orders Must Be Supported by Evidence

In a suit for divorce, the petition may not be taken as confessed if the respondent does not file an answer. Tex. Fam. Code § 6.701. So,...

Beth M. Johnson

Mar 9, 20212 min read

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

Oct 20, 20203 min read

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