Divorce & Finances: He's Cutting Back on Work & Hiding Assets
This video dives into a complex family law case, exploring the contentious divorce proceedings of Rachel and Ruben Servantes. This hearing focuses on temporary orders regarding child custody, spousal support, and possession of the family home. Both sides present compelling, yet conflicting, narratives about their relationship and their fitness as parents, leaving the judge with difficult decisions to make. DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CONTENT!
Case 1: Servantes vs. Servantes - Temporary Orders Hearing (Potential Titles: "Custody Battle: A Family Divided," "Divorce Drama: Temporary Orders Hearing," "He Said, She Said: A Divorce Case Unfolds" )
Summary: This hearing is a temporary orders hearing for the divorce of Rachel and Ruben Servantes. Rachel requests temporary use of the family home, primary custody of the four children, temporary spousal support, child support, and interim attorney fees. She claims her husband has cut off her access to funds and has become emotionally abusive. Ruben requests the same, but the opposite.
Legal Terms and Concepts
Pro Se Litigant: An individual representing themselves in court without an attorney. The Judge mentioned that someone was previously considered a pro se litigant but is no longer in that status.
Custodial Parent (CP): The parent with whom the child primarily resides.
Primary Conservator: In Texas, this parent has the legal right to make most decisions for the child.
Sole Managing Conservator: A parent who has the exclusive right to make decisions for the child, without input or agreement from the other parent.
Temporary Orders: Court orders put in place while the case is pending, often addressing urgent needs.
Possession Orders: Orders specifying when each parent has physical custody of the child.
Standard Possession Order: A common visitation schedule in Texas, typically involving weekends and holidays.
Child Support: Financial payments made by one parent to the other to support their child.
Medical Support: Orders requiring a parent to provide health insurance for the child.
Minimum Wage Presumption: Using the minimum wage as a starting point to calculate child support for a parent with limited or no documented income.
Family Violence: Acts that cause harm or create fear of harm between family members.
Non-Disclosure: An order that limits or prohibits communication between the parents.
Neutral Location: A safe, public place for exchange of custody when parents are unable to meet peacefully.
App Close: A messaging app used for communication between parents, to provide a record of communication.
Acknowledgment of Paternity: A legal document signed by a man admitting he is the father of a child.
DNA Paternity Analysis: A test to determine the biological father of a child.
Bond: A payment made to secure release from jail, often with conditions.
Restricted Area/Save Zone: Conditions of a bond that may limit where an individual is allowed to go to protect the safety of a potential victim.
Redirect: When an attorney questions their witness again after they've been questioned by the other side.