What We Do
Paralegal Texas is a Texas-based paralegal services provider that supports family law attorneys with legal drafting, discovery management, and legal research. The firm operates as an external paralegal team and focuses exclusively on Texas family law matters.
Legal Drafting
Preparation of pleadings, motions, proposed orders, and settlement documents in Texas family law cases under attorney supervision. All drafted documents require attorney review and approval before filing or client delivery.
Documents Prepared
- Original petitions for divorce
- Responses and counter-petitions
- Motions to modify conservatorship and support
- Motions for enforcement
- Temporary orders and agreed orders
- Final decrees of divorce
- Mediated settlement agreements
- Parenting plans and possession schedules
Drafting Process
The attorney provides case facts, strategic direction, and desired relief. The paralegal drafts the document following Texas Family Code requirements and local rules. The attorney reviews the draft, makes any necessary revisions, and approves the final version before filing.
Discovery Management
Organization and preparation of discovery requests, responses, and document production in divorce, custody, and modification cases. Discovery work occurs under attorney supervision with attorney approval required before service or production.
Discovery Functions
- Requests for production targeting financial records, business documentation, and custody-related information
- Interrogatories tailored to case-specific issues
- Discovery response coordination and document organization
- Privilege log preparation
- Document review and categorization
- Deadline tracking and compliance monitoring
Discovery Workflow
For discovery requests, the attorney identifies information needed and strategic objectives. The paralegal prepares targeted requests following Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. The attorney reviews and approves before service.
For discovery responses, the paralegal coordinates with the attorney to gather responsive documents, organize materials by request number, prepare objections for attorney review, and compile complete responses within the required deadline.
Legal Research
Texas Family Code research, case law analysis, and procedural rule identification for specific legal issues. Research assignments are defined by the attorney and delivered as written memos summarizing relevant authorities.
Research Areas
- Property characterization and division principles
- Conservatorship modification standards under Texas Family Code Section 156.101
- Child support calculation guidelines and deviations
- Enforcement procedures and contempt standards
- Procedural requirements for specific motions
- Local court rules and filing requirements
Research Deliverables
Research results are provided in written memos that summarize relevant statutes, cite applicable case law, explain how authorities apply to the specific issue, and identify any procedural requirements. The attorney uses this research to develop case strategy and legal arguments.
Service Model
Work is performed on a project basis under attorney supervision. The attorney identifies delegable tasks, provides necessary case information, and assigns specific projects. The paralegal executes the work according to attorney instruction and delivers completed work product for attorney review.
Attorney Supervision
Attorneys maintain full responsibility for case strategy, client relationships, and all work product. All paralegal deliverables require attorney review and approval before filing with the court or delivery to clients. The attorney-client relationship remains between the attorney and client.
Scope Limitations
Paralegal Texas does not provide legal advice, represent clients, make strategic decisions, or establish attorney-client relationships. All work occurs under attorney supervision following Texas ethical requirements for paralegal services.
Practice Area Focus
Services are limited to Texas family law matters including divorce, child custody and conservatorship, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, enforcement actions, and modification proceedings. This focused practice area allows for specialized knowledge of relevant statutes, procedures, and common case patterns.