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
- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
Contempt and Specificity of Orders
An order for contempt must be supported by a reasonably specific underlying order. To hold a party in contempt for violating a court...
Beth M. Johnson
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
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
- 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...