Research Resources for Texas Family Law
John C. Mallios believes an informed client is better able to prepare for the difficulties associated with the dissolution of a marriage. John C. Mallios and Associates, PC maintains an extensive library addressing the complex financial and psychological issues often associated with divorce. John Mallios is dedicated to continuing his education and keeping abreast of the latest psychological trends in child conservatorship issues.John C. Mallios and Associates P.C. believes in the power of knoweldge and the importance of the internet. He is devoted to sharing information with his clients that is internet accessible or accessible through libraries. Each of these counties has a law library:
Family Law Section State Bar of Texas
The Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas is a repository for recent legislative changes and case law which may impact your special family law issues.
Family Law Section Dallas Bar Association
The Dallas Bar Association has a special section devoted to Family Law.
John Mallios has an experienced understanding of current decisions in this area and what you may reasonably anticipate to be the results in your special family law issue(s).
Local Rules and Family Law
The Texas Family Code is online. These are the state statutes which govern all Family Law matters. However in addition to the state statutes each County has its own set of Local Rules governing Family Law.
Typically, however, each party will be required to fill out a Financial Information Statement. Link here to review the Financial Statement that you will be required to provide. It is important to have this information when discussing your unique situation with an John Mallios. This will better enable John C. Mallios and Associates, PC to speak directly to your family's special and unique concerns.
Libraries and Research
- Local Law Libraries are a wonderful source of legal information. Most junior colleges and all universities have a legal section. All counties have a law library which is accessible to the public.
- The Dallas County Law Library has valuable access to West Law to the public through its law library. Through this internet access law journal articles that impact conservator and property issues may be reviewed.
- The SMU Law Library has an extensive collection of Texas materials which focus on Family Law on the first floor just past the reference desk and to the right once you pass into the library. You will have to sign in as a visitor. A group of reference librarians may help with your questions. See Public Services at the SMU Library Staff Home.
- Family Law in Fifty States - sponsored by the American Bar Association. This provides a comparative analysis of Family Law issues in all states. Source: Family Law Quarterly Volume 39 No 4, Winter 2006
- State Database for all United States with comparative statistics for states
- Library of Congress Links to Texas Law
John C. Mallios believes an informed client is better able to prepare for the difficulties associated with the dissolution of a marriage. John C. Mallios and Associates maintains an extensive library addressing the complex financial and psychological issues often associated with divorce. John Mallios is dedicated to continuing his education and keeping abreast of the latest psychological trends in child conservatorship issues.John C. Mallios and Associates P.C. believes in the power of knoweldge and the importance of the internet. He is devoted to sharing information with his clients that is internet accessible or accessible through libraries.
Libraries
The Dallas County Law Library has valuable access to West Law to the public through its law library. The SMU Law Library has an extensive collection of Texas materials which focus on Family Law. Each county has a law library typically found in your County Court House. Almost all colleges, including Junior Colleges, have some form of law library. All Universities have law libraries and all law schools have law libraries. Some law school libraries have a mandate to supply legal information to the public. Sue Fawcett maintains an excellent site on legal research and law libraries in Texas. Law Libraries on the Web has a listing of all law school libraries with a web presence.
Law Journals Focusing on Family Law
John Mallios also stays current with peer reviewed family therapy journals. This allows him to communicate in detail with experts who might testify regarding conservatorship issues. Two journals he recommends are:
The most commonly used legal form books are listed below and some may be found in your local library. John C. Mallios and Associates, PC recommends the following books for its clients and potential clients. The call numbers are included for easy reference in the libray. Reference Librarians are typically able to direct patrons to these materials and guide them in their indexing and use. SMU Law School and Weslyan Law School contain most of these materials.
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West's Texas Family Law Digest. [KFT1294.A53 T49.] Texas Family Law Practice Manual. [KFT 1294 .S 8 1996.] Four volume looseleaf set. Volume 4 contains alphabetical indexes to topics and the titles of forms. Practice guide contains explanatory notes and sample forms. Each chapter begins with a detailed table of contents. Supplemented annually.
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Texas Family Law Practice and Procedure, 2nd. ed. (M. Bender)[KFT1294 F352.]
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Texas Family Law Litigation Handbook: with Texas Family Code, Related Texas Codes and Rules, and Related Federal Statutes. [KFT1294 .T38 1999.] Supplements above.
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Texas Family Law Service. [KFT 1296 .S64 1988.] Eight volume loose-leaf set. Volume 8 contains an alphabetical index and an Appendix of Forms. Research Guide contains information on statutes, rules, and regulations. Table of contents at beginning of each chapter. Each volume contains a supplement of newer material at the end of the volume.
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Texas Litigation Guide, William V. Dorsaneo, ed. [KFT 1730.4.] Multi-volume set with two volume alphabetical index of subjects. References in the index are to chapter and section numbers, not page numbers. Search the index under the topic "Divorce." Each chapter may contain: (1) legal background providing explanatory materials; (2) a drafting guide containing tips on writing documents; (3) a research guide listing other relevant publications; and (4) a forms section. This set is updated through yellow supplement pages filed at beginning of each volume.
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Stevenson's Texas Legal Practice Forms, 2d ed. by S. Lee Stevenson. [KFT 1268 .S85 1992.] Four volume loose-leaf set. Separate chapter for "Divorce and Related Family Matters." References are to form numbers, not page numbers. Updated through yellow supplement at end of volume 4. Texas
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Jurisprudence Pleading and Practice Forms, 2d ed. [KFT1730 .A65 T482.] See volume 6, "Family Law," sample forms and checklists.
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West Texas Forms,see Volume 16, subsection, Family Law. [KFT1268 .W47 vol. 16.] Commentaries and sample forms.
