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The Residential Construction Liability Act, often called the RCLA, is found in Chapter 27 of the Texas Property Code. At a broad level, it provides a statutory framework for many residential construction disputes involving alleged construction defects. The Act does not create a stand-alone cause of action by itself. Instead, it affects how certain claims are handled, especially before suit or arbitration begins, and it can affect recoverable damages, available defenses, and t

Getting paid on a construction project is not always simple. Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and laborers often perform valuable work or provide materials before receiving full payment. When payment is delayed or refused, a mechanic’s lien can be one of the most powerful tools available under Texas law. A properly perfected mechanic’s lien can place a claim against the property where the work was performed. Once properly perfected liens can affe

Payment and performance disputes are common on Texas construction projects. When a contractor fails to perform, abandons the job, causes delays, performs defective work, or fails to pay subcontractors and suppliers, the parties involved may need to look beyond the construction contract itself. In many cases, the most important source of protection is a construction bond. Performance bonds and payment bonds serve different purposes. A performance bond generally protects the pr

Texas Divorce Attorneys Handling a Broad Range of Family Law Matters Divorce in Texas can involve much more than the end of a marriage. Depending on the circumstances, a divorce may also determine how property and debt are divided, whether spousal maintenance is at issue, what conservatorship and possession orders will apply to the children, and what temporary rules will govern the family while the case is pending. Texas allows no-fault divorce under Texas Family Code § 6.001

Texas Child Custody Attorneys Handling Standard, Modified, and Alternative Possession Schedules When parents separate, one of the most important questions is what schedule will govern time with the child. In Texas, possession and access are determined according to the child’s best interest. Texas Family Code § 153.002 states that the best interest of the child is always the court’s primary consideration in determining conservatorship and possession of and access to the child.

In many Texas divorces, one of the most important questions is not just what property the spouses own, but how that property is characterized. Before a court can divide assets and debts, it must determine whether an asset is community property, separate property, or whether different marital estates may have claims against one another. Those characterization issues can affect homes, businesses, retirement accounts, brokerage accounts, stock awards, inheritances, personal inju

Child support is one of the most important parts of a Texas family law case involving children. In broad terms, child support is the court-ordered financial support one parent pays to help meet a child’s needs. Under Texas Family Code § 154.001, the court may order either or both parents to support a child in the manner specified by the order, and that obligation can continue until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later, with different rules