by Alexandra Geczi | Sep 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
Clients often ask, “Can you represent both of us in our divorce?” The answer is, “No, a lawyer can only represent one of you, even if your are in total agreement on all issues.” Not only is hiring one attorney for both of you unethical, but it can also be a bad...
by Alexandra Geczi | Aug 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Where do I file my adult adoption? Texas Family Code Sec. 162.502 states: JURISDICTION. The petitioner shall file a suit to adopt an adult in the district court or a statutory county court granted jurisdiction in family law cases and proceedings by Chapter 25,...
by Alexandra Geczi | Jul 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Yes. Under Texas Family Code Sec. 162.503(b), “If the petitioner is married, both spouses must join in the petition for adoption.” Why do married spouses have to file jointly for an adult adoption in Texas? One of the effects of an adult adoption is that the person...
by Alexandra Geczi | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the things that makes it so great to work with us is that we offer things that our competitors don’t. Our clients get the customer support and concierge service of a top law firm for a fraction of the cost. For our DIY adult adoptions and divorces, we include...
by Alexandra Geczi | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Justice is blind What are the reasons a judge might deny an Adult Adoption? Generally, the courts will not interfere with an adoption of a consenting adult. However, there are instances where a judge may deny or reject the adult adoption. These are 4 common reasons...
by Alexandra Geczi | Jul 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
July 22, 2016 Alexandra Geczi Texas family adoption Does the adoption of one adult mean that all the siblings are adopted as well? No. The adult adoption does NOT create a parent-child relationship between the adoptive parents and any other step-children or siblings...
