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Derek R. Van Gilder
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916 Main St Bastrop, TX 78602» view map
Divorce & Family Law
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When the time comes for you to find a Texas lawyer you can rely on, the Texas attorneys at the Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder will be there with you every step of the way.

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1. Derek R. Van Gilder Bastrop, TX
  Attorney at Law - TX, 1981
  University of Texas J.D. 1981
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Includes: Collaborative Law, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements

Karl A. Maley

Elder Law, Family Law, Commercial Real Estate, Consumer Bankruptcy

Status: Deceased Licensed: 62 Years

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Smithville, TX 78957

Caroline Amanda Mcclimon

International Tax, Estate Planning, Natural Resources, Family Law, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing

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219 Main St, Smithville, TX 78957

Bonnie Dale Bratton

Health Care Other, Family Law, Insurance, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 37 Years

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507 Colorado St, Smithville, TX 78957

Mark Douglas Wottlin

Family Law, Divorce & Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 32 Years

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112 Hidden Shores Loop, Smithville, TX 78957

Daniel Hrna

Social Security, Wills, Clean Air Practice, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 52 Years

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1724 Riverchase Avenue, Smithville, TX 78957

Art Keinarth

Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing

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127 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX 78602

Art Keinarth

Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing

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127 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX 78602

Jed I. Oliver

Family Law, International Other, Juvenile Law, Clean Air Practice

Status: Inactive Licensed: 54 Years

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3950 Highway 71 E, Bastrop, TX 78602

Mark Daube

Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Civil & Human Rights, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 10 Years

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804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, TX 78602

Oskar Ivan Nisimblat

Family Law, Criminal, Juvenile Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 28 Years

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804 Pecan St, Bastrop, TX 78602

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LEGAL TERMS

MARRIAGE LICENSE

A document that authorizes a couple to get married, usually available from the county clerk's office in the state where the marriage will take place. Couples pa... (more...)

A document that authorizes a couple to get married, usually available from the county clerk's office in the state where the marriage will take place. Couples pay a small fee for a marriage license, and must often wait a few days before it is issued. In addition, a few states require a short waiting period--usually not more than a day--between the time the license is issued and the time the marriage may take place. And some states still require blood tests for couples before they will issue a marriage license, though most no longer do.

CASE

A term that most often refers to a lawsuit -- for example, 'I filed my small claims case.' 'Case' also refers to a written decision by a judge -- or for an appe... (more...)

A term that most often refers to a lawsuit -- for example, 'I filed my small claims case.' 'Case' also refers to a written decision by a judge -- or for an appellate case, a panel of judges. For example, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion is commonly referred to as the Roe v. Wade case. Finally, the term also describes the evidence a party submits in support of her position -- for example, 'I have made my case' or ''My case-in-chief' has been completed.'

GIFT TAXES

Federal taxes assessed on any gift, or combination of gifts, from one person to another that exceeds $12,000 in one year. Several kinds of gifts are exempt form... (more...)

Federal taxes assessed on any gift, or combination of gifts, from one person to another that exceeds $12,000 in one year. Several kinds of gifts are exempt form this tax: gifts to tax-exempt charities, gifts to your spouse (limited to $120,000 annually if the recipient isn't a U.S. citizen) and gifts made for tuition or medical bills. In addition to the annual gift tax exclusion, there is a $1 million cumulative tax exemption for gifts. In other words, you can give away a total of $1 million during your lifetime -- over and above the gifts you give using the annual exclusion -- without paying gift taxes.

SPLIT CUSTODY

A custody arrangement in the case of multiple children, awarding sole custody of one child to one parent and sole custody of another child to the other parent. ... (more...)

A custody arrangement in the case of multiple children, awarding sole custody of one child to one parent and sole custody of another child to the other parent. This arrangement is generally disfavored by judges because they are reluctant to split up siblings.

RESPONDENT

A term used instead of defendant or appellee in some states -- especially for divorce and other family law cases -- to identify the party who is sued and must r... (more...)

A term used instead of defendant or appellee in some states -- especially for divorce and other family law cases -- to identify the party who is sued and must respond to the petitioner's complaint.

MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME

An annual income figure for which there are as many families with incomes below that level as there are above that level. The Census Bureau publishes median fam... (more...)

An annual income figure for which there are as many families with incomes below that level as there are above that level. The Census Bureau publishes median family income figures for each state and for different family sizes. A debtor whose current monthly income is higher than the median family income in his or her state must pass the means test in order to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and must commit all disposable income to a five-year repayment plan if filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

STEPPARENT ADOPTION

The formal, legal adoption of a child by a stepparent who is living with a legal parent. Most states have special provisions making stepparent adoptions relativ... (more...)

The formal, legal adoption of a child by a stepparent who is living with a legal parent. Most states have special provisions making stepparent adoptions relatively easy if the child's noncustodial parent gives consent, is dead or missing, or has abandoned the child.

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

An agreement made by a couple before marriage that controls certain aspects of their relationship, usually the management and ownership of property, and sometim... (more...)

An agreement made by a couple before marriage that controls certain aspects of their relationship, usually the management and ownership of property, and sometimes whether alimony will be paid if the couple later divorces. Courts usually honor premarital agreements unless one person shows that the agreement was likely to promote divorce, was written with the intention of divorcing or was entered into unfairly. A premarital agreement may also be known as a 'prenuptial agreement.'

FOSTER CHILD

A child placed by a government agency or a court in the care of someone other than his or her natural parents. Foster children may be removed from their family ... (more...)

A child placed by a government agency or a court in the care of someone other than his or her natural parents. Foster children may be removed from their family home because of parental abuse or neglect. Occasionally, parents voluntarily place their children in foster care. See foster care.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re ABP

... STANDARD OF REVIEW. Most appealable issues in a family law case, including the issues in this case, are evaluated under an abuse-of-discretion standard. ... I have practiced in the community, in this community for approximately 15 years in the area of family law. ...

IN RE DEPT. OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES

... We review a trial court's interpretation of the law de novo. State v. Shumake, 199 SW3d 279, 284 (Tex.2006). A trial court has no discretion in determining what the law is or properly applying the law. In re Tex. Dep't of Family & Protective Servs., 210 SW3d 609, 612 (Tex.2006). ...

Lumpkin v. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PROT. SERV.

... 263.405(i); see Pool v. Texas Dep't of Family & Protective ... that, if a trial court determines that an appeal is frivolous, the court has necessarily determined that each of the issues identified in the statement of points is frivolous; that is, that they lack a substantial basis in law or fact ...

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Caroline Amanda Mcclimon

Bonnie Dale Bratton

Mark Douglas Wottlin

Daniel Hrna

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Jed I. Oliver

Mark Daube

Oskar Ivan Nisimblat

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MARRIAGE LICENSE

CASE

GIFT TAXES

SPLIT CUSTODY

RESPONDENT

MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME

STEPPARENT ADOPTION

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

FOSTER CHILD

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re ABP

IN RE DEPT. OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Lumpkin v. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PROT. SERV.

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