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Robert D. Clements, Jr.
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Robert D. Clements, Jr. & Associates
1600 E Highway 6 Suite 318 Alvin, TX 77511» view map
Divorce & Family Law
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Since 1981, Robert D. Clements, Jr. & Associates have provided outstanding legal counsel in Family law, helping you see the big picture.

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1. Robert D. Clements, Jr. Alvin, TX
  Attorney at Law - TX, 1981
  Creighton University J.D. 1981
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Lisa M. Vanauken

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Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody

Lisa M VanAuken is a Houston Family Law Attorney. While she grew up in Northern New York, she has lived in Houston, Texas area since 1995 and has made... (more)

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6575 West Loop S., Bellaire, TX 77401

John R. Millard

Farms, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Adoption

Status: In Good Standing

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One Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478

Laura D. Shelton

Adoption, Bankruptcy, Corporate, Business Organization

Status: In Good Standing

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10701 Corporate Dr., Stafford, TX 77477

Wendy Wood Hencerling

Family Law, Child Support, Adoption, Divorce

Status: In Good Standing

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6750 West Loop South, Bellaire, TX 77401

Leonard M. Roth

Estate Planning, Child Custody, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 52 Years

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4615 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027

Marjorie Ann Maxwell

Collaborative Law, Family Law, Child Support, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 17 Years

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1800 Saint James Pl, Houston, TX 77056

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LEGAL TERMS

FOSTER CARE

Court-ordered care provided to children who are unable to live in their own homes, usually because their parents have abused or neglected them. Foster parents h... (more...)

Court-ordered care provided to children who are unable to live in their own homes, usually because their parents have abused or neglected them. Foster parents have a legal responsibility to care for their foster children, but do not have all the rights of a biological parent--for example, they may have limited rights to discipline the children, to raise them according to a certain religion or to authorize non-emergency medical procedures for them. The foster parents do not become the child's legal parents unless the biological parents' rights are terminated by a court and the foster parents adopt the child. This is not typically encouraged, as the goal of foster care is to provide temporary support for the children until they can be returned to their parents. See also foster child.

INTERLOCUTORY DECREE

A court judgment that is not final until the judge decides other matters in the case or until enough time has passed to see if the interim decision is working. ... (more...)

A court judgment that is not final until the judge decides other matters in the case or until enough time has passed to see if the interim decision is working. In the past, interlocutory decrees were most often used in divorces. The terms of the divorce were set out in an interlocutory decree, which would become final only after a waiting period. The purpose of the waiting period was to allow the couple time to reconcile. They rarely did, however, so most states no longer use interlocutory decrees of divorce.

ANNULMENT

A court procedure that dissolves a marriage and treats it as if it never happened. Annulments are rare since the advent of no-fault divorce but may be obtained ... (more...)

A court procedure that dissolves a marriage and treats it as if it never happened. Annulments are rare since the advent of no-fault divorce but may be obtained in most states for one of the following reasons: misrepresentation, concealment (for example, of an addiction or criminal record), misunderstanding and refusal to consummate the marriage.

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information b... (more...)

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information be kept in confidence. The law recognizes certain parties whose communications will be considered confidential and protected, including spouses, doctor and patient, attorney and client, and priest and confessor. Communications between these individuals cannot be disclosed in court unless the protected party waives that protection. The intention that the communication be confidential is critical. For example, if an attorney and his client are discussing a matter in the presence of an unnecessary third party -- for example, in an elevator with other people present -- the discussion will not be considered confidential and may be admitted at trial. Also known as privileged communication.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

An order from a judge that directs a party to come to court and convince the judge why she shouldn't grant an action proposed by the other side or by the judge ... (more...)

An order from a judge that directs a party to come to court and convince the judge why she shouldn't grant an action proposed by the other side or by the judge on her own (sua sponte). For example, in a divorce, at the request of one parent a judge might issue an order directing the other parent to appear in court on a particular date and time to show cause why the first parent should not be given sole physical custody of the children. Although it would seem that the person receiving an order to show cause is at a procedural disadvantage--she, after all, is the one who is told to come up with a convincing reason why the judge shouldn't order something--both sides normally have an equal chance to convince the judge to rule in their favor.

CUSTODIAN

A term used by the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act for the person named to manage property left to a child under the terms of that Act. The custodian will manag... (more...)

A term used by the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act for the person named to manage property left to a child under the terms of that Act. The custodian will manage the property if the gift giver dies before the child has reached the age specified by state law -- usually 21. When the child reaches the specified age, he will receive the property and the custodian will have no further role in its management.

QUALIFIED MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT ORDER (QMSCO)

A court order that provides health benefit coverage for the child of the noncustodial parent under that parent's group health plan.

MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME

An annual income figure for which there are as many families with incomes below that level as there are above that level. The Census Bureau publishes median fam... (more...)

An annual income figure for which there are as many families with incomes below that level as there are above that level. The Census Bureau publishes median family income figures for each state and for different family sizes. A debtor whose current monthly income is higher than the median family income in his or her state must pass the means test in order to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and must commit all disposable income to a five-year repayment plan if filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

MARITAL PROPERTY

Most of the property accumulated by spouses during a marriage, called community property in some states. States differ as to exactly what is included in marital... (more...)

Most of the property accumulated by spouses during a marriage, called community property in some states. States differ as to exactly what is included in marital property; some states include all property and earnings dring the marriage, while others exclude gifts and inheritances.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

TEXAS BAY CHERRY HILL v. City of Fort Worth

... police investigation). 2. The City's adoption of the Plan is a governmental function. Before turning ... the Plan. Thus, a threshold question is whether the City's adoption of the Plan is a governmental or a proprietary function. The Plan ...

In re HG

... In November of 2005, more than two years after the final adoption, Lori Gibbens filed for divorce and a final decree was entered in March of 2006. ... Because the Glynns were managing conservators at the time of the adoption, their consent was part of the adoption process. ...

Guillaume v. City of Greenville

... budget. The City's charter requires the city manager to submit the budget to the city council every year for its approval and adoption. ... We will have more adjustments to make between the presentation and the final adoption. I ...

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FOSTER CARE

INTERLOCUTORY DECREE

ANNULMENT

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

CUSTODIAN

QUALIFIED MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT ORDER (QMSCO)

MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME

MARITAL PROPERTY

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

TEXAS BAY CHERRY HILL v. City of Fort Worth

In re HG

Guillaume v. City of Greenville

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