Ruby K Bolton
The Bolton Law Firm, PCRuby Bolton brings 26 years of experience to your side. She is board certified as a family law specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The Bolton Law Firm handles complex family law issues, such as high net worth divorces, child custody battles, paternity disputes, and the characterization of separate and community property. The Bolton Law Firm, PC can also assist you with a collaborative divorce and represent you in reaching a peaceful settlement through the mediation process. Ruby Bolton has five children and has been through her own divorce and is happily remarried. She is a regular volunteer in her community. She is also a member of the legislative review committee for the Texas Family Law Foundation. Ruby is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Credit Cards Accepted
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- The Bolton Law Firm, PC
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- High Asset Divorce, child custody battles, multi-state litigation, international custody disputes
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- University of Texas - Austin
- J.D. (1994) | Law Degree
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- Honors: Order of the Barristers; Associate Editor, Texas Journal of Women and the Law
- Activities: Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court; Board of Advocacy
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- Brigham Young University
- B.A. (1989) | English
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- Activities: Eta Sigma Phi
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- Family Law Specialist
- Texas Board of Legal Speciliazation
- State Bar of Texas
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- Family Law Section
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- Family Bar of Fort Bend
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- Montgomery County Bar Association
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- Northwest Bar Association
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- Texas Association of Family Law Specialists
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- Texas Family Law Foundation
- Committee Member of the Legislative Review Board
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3 Reasons You Might Lose Custody
Custody in Texas is normally awarded to the parent who has had the most hands-on involvement with the child prior to the divorce or custody battle. Here are three reasons why even someone who has clearly had more hands-on time with the child might still lose custody. This information pertains only to the state of Texas and not to any other state. This post or any other information found on this site does not constitute legal advice. This information is provided as general information only. These
Does Having an Affair Mean You Lose Your Kids?
How much do affairs really affect your child custody battle? If someone cheats, does the other person automatically get the kids? While I hear a lot of people with this misconception, the truth is affairs might not be as important as you think when determining who gets custody of the children. This information pertains only to the state of Texas and not to any other state. This post or any other information found on these videos does not constitute legal advice. This information is provided as
Hiring an Attorney and Board Certification
What does it mean to say that an attorney is "Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specilization"? It means you are getting a recognized expert in the field.
Do you have a loved one considering divorce?
It can be difficult to watch a loved one struggling with a failing marriage. It is common to have lots of questions during a divorce, yet feel too overwhelmed to find the answers. To find fast, easy answers to frequent questions, visit https://www.boltonlaw.com/category/video-library/
Divorce Mediation--What to expect
If you are about to go to mediation on your divorce, the good news is that it has a high chance of being successful. Over 80% of mediations result in a settlement. Your attorney should be beside you, guiding you in what to offer or accept. Although nothing can happen in a mediation that you don't agree to, you want to be prepared. For more videos like this, check out the rest of our channel or go to https://www.boltonlaw.com/category/vi...
What happens if you die without a will in Texas?
What happens if you die without a will in Texas? That depends on what you own, and who is in your family.
Did you get married before that prenup got signed?
If you got married and did not get a prenup signed and wish that you had, it is not too late. Texas also authorizes a post-marital agreement. A post marital agreement can do anything that a pre-marital agreement could accomplish towards future earnings. If you have already had significant earnings during the marriage, you would also need a partition and exchange agreement if you wanted to divide all assets with your spouse. Of course, the most important consideration is that your spouse has to b
- Q. My wife and I are getting a divorce she's not allowed me to see my son without any paperwork she is gone into hiding in
- A: You have a number of complex issues that will require the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Your divorce is most likely going to be a separate case from custody of your sister's biological child. Based on the facts you have listed, you or your wife, or the both of you together, could file for custody, but the longer that you delay, the more difficult that it would be to prevail in a custody battle. I strongly urge you to file for custody immediately. The time period between when the child last lived with you and the date that you file are going to be the two most relevant dates in determining if you can preserve your rights to your son. This is not a case that the attorney ... Read More
- Q. what happens if both parents get married to each other while haveing a custody hearing with a child they share? In texas
- A: Child support and custody orders in Texas will state right in the order that they cease to be effective if the parties marry each other. But you don't need to get married to end the current litigation. Whoever brought the current suit needs to file a non-suit, telling the court that they want to drop it, and the court suit will be over. If the action was brought by the attorney general's office, and you have since gotten married, you should contact the attorney general and tell them about the marriage and they should drop the suit.
- Q. How can emotional/verbal/narcissist abuse be proven in court? And how can it affect divorce outcomes?
- A: You give a lot of examples of how you can prove verbal and emotional abuse in your question. Your own testimony at court is the most obvious. Anyone who has seen or heard your husband be abusive to you would also be a potential witness. The pictures and audio recordings are admissible, as is the smashed cell phone. If he is trying to get custody or you are requesting that he be awarded only supervised visitation, and he is resistant to this, you can request an Amicus Attorney be appointed to represent the children's interest. The Amicus can talk to your children directly about what they have experienced. How much impact all of this would have depends upon what issues are being disputed. ... Read More
