Attorney Fees FAQ | Texas Family Law Powerhouse

Question 1

Does a merger clause waive attorney fees provisions in Texas divorce?

Accepted Answer

This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including John C. Campbell v. Medical Imaging Consultants, LLP. To recover damages for the breach of a non-disparagement clause, it is not enough to prove a negative comment was made; you must provide direct evidence that the disparagement was the 'but-for' cause of a lost job or contract, rather than relying on a chain of speculative inferences about a third party's hiring process.

Question 2

When can I get reimbursed for court-appointed attorney fees in Texas family court?

Accepted Answer

This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including Michael Damone Jones v. The State of Texas. If you have been declared indigent by the court (such as through a Rule 145 Statement), you are protected from being ordered to pay attorney's fees or court costs unless the opposing party can prove a significant improvement in your financial situation.