On April 16, 1947, The city of Texas City, Texas, was rocked by two enormous explosions. I know something about this as I grew up in the this small Texas town. I am using the 76th anniversary of this horrific day to share some history and relate it to the legal field. The Texas City […]
As a parent, providing for your child’s needs is one of your top priorities. When parents separate or divorce, child support can become a crucial issue in ensuring that the child’s financial needs are met. While some parents may resist the idea of paying official child support, there are several reasons why it is desirable […]
We will be closed Friday, 4/7/23, for Good Friday. We will be open on 4/10/23. JOHN AND MORGAN is a versatile law firm that handles Family Law cases such as Divorce, Child Support, and Child Custody. We do Wills and Estate Planning. We also do Intellectual Property work such as Patents and Trademark Call […]
In Texas, property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is presumed to be equally owned by both spouses. However, there are some exceptions. Community property can include: Property owned by the community; except for separate property. Income from community property Earnings brought in by either spouse during marriage Some exceptions to what is considered […]
In the court of law, they stand alone, A parent fighting for what’s their own, Their child’s custody, their heart’s desire, A battle raging like a wildfire. Their tears are hidden, their fears inside, But their spirit is strong, they won’t be denied, Against all odds, they fight to win, Their determination their greatest […]
Texas is considered a “community property” state. This means that starting when a couple create the marriage, all the assets and all of the debts are shared in common. The process of unraveling the community is called “divorce.” An analogy that I like to use is that of a big clay pot sitting on a […]
If you are going to the 2023 Game Developer Conference I would like to draw your attention to a couple of things to keep in mind. At GDC, you will probably encounter contracts related to game development, publishing, licensing, and other aspects of the industry. These contracts can be complex and often contain clauses that […]
A recent Texas Trade Secrets case was just concluded in the 434th District Court of Fort Bend County, resulting in a jury award of over $2.5 Million, as well as $5.37 Million in attorneys fees, plus punitive damages. (See DNOW LLP. v. Toby Eoff et al. Case number 22-DCV-294327 in Fort Bend County’s 434th District […]
When John & Morgan, P.C. gets calls from people needing help with Intellectual Property (IP) matters, frequently the person knows they need help but not what kind of help they need. I will attempt to break down the three main types of IP matters. Roughly speaking, Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights are all types of legal […]
So we have written about the 7 grounds for divorce in Texas. From Irreconcilable Differences to confinement in a mental hospital we have broken down the code into something easier to understand. This post attempts to explain why choosing the correct ground for filing the divorce is important. The first and easiest grounds is the […]