Section 6.709 – Temporary Orders During Appeal

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

(a) In a suit for dissolution of a marriage , on the motion of a party or on the court’s own motion, after notice and hearing, the trial court may render a temporary order as considered equitable and necessary for the preservation of the property and for the...

Section 6.707 – Transfers And Debts Pending Decree

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

(a) A transfer of real or personal community property or a debt incurred by a spouse while a suit for divorce or annulment is pending that subjects the other spouse or the community property to liability is void with respect to the other spouse if the transfer was...

Section 6.706 – Change Of Name

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

(a) In a decree of divorce or annulment, the court shall change the name of a party specifically requesting the change to a name previously used by the party unless the court states in the decree a reason for denying the change of name.(b) The court may not deny a...

Section 6.705 – Testimony By Marriage Counselor

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

(a) The report by the person named by the court to counsel the parties to a suit for divorce may not be admitted as evidence in the suit.(b) The person named by the court to counsel the parties is not competent to testify in any suit involving the parties or their...

Section 6.704 – Testimony Of Husband Or Wife

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

(a) In a suit for dissolution of a marriage, the husband and wife are competent witnesses for and against each other. A spouse may not be compelled to testify as to a matter that will incriminate the spouse.(b) If the husband or wife testifies, the court or jury...