In re rivas
Aug 09, 2016OUTCOME: appeal pending
Appeal on a Motion for Modification of Geographical Restriction
El Paso, TX
Family Lawyer at El Paso, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury ... +3 more
OUTCOME: appeal pending
Appeal on a Motion for Modification of Geographical Restriction
OUTCOME: Mandamus Granted on Appeal
I was the trial attorney on an original proceeding arises from a child custody dispute between a mother who lives in Texas and a father who lives in Washington. The trial court entered an order findin ... g that Texas is the child's home state and compelling the child's return to Texas from Washington. Because the trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter this order, the appeal court conditionally granted a writ of mandamus.