My Ex Ignores Our Custody Order in Texas: What Should I Do?

When your ex violates a custody order in Texas, you have the right to ask a court to force them to follow the rules. This...

What Is Joint Custody in Texas?

Going through a separation or divorce is one of the most challenging experiences a person can face. When children are involved, the emotional weight and...

Emergency Child Custody Orders in Texas

When Can You Ask the Court for an Emergency Custody Order? How Can You Expedite the Process? As part of a divorce proceeding, the parties...

Jonathan’s Story—Bailey & Galyen Successfully Helps Father in Custody Dispute

From Wrongful Denial of Visitation to Full Custody in a Matter of Months Through the efforts of the proven family law attorneys at Bailey &...

Custody and Your Child’s Extracurricular Activities

Working With Your Ex to Manage Your Child’s Extracurricular Involvement School starts soon, and your children are likely looking forward to participating in some of...

Obtaining Parental Rights in Texas

Steps to Establish Your Status and Rights as a Father in Texas If you are unmarried but believe that you are the father of a...

Winning a Custody Dispute as a Mother in Texas

Strategies to Improve Your Custody Chances as a Mom When your marriage isn’t working and divorce appears to be the best option, there’s nothing more...

Can a Minor Child Choose Which Parent Gets Custody?

Can Your Child Choose Where to Live After a Divorce? In the aftermath of a divorce, one of the biggest challenges that parents face is...

My Ex Won’t Follow the Court’s Custody Order—What Can I Do?

Your Options When the Other Parent Violates the Terms of Custody or Visitation If you’re like most parents in divorce, even though you have irreconcilable...

Understanding Standard Possession Orders and Parenting Time in Texas

What You Can Expect from an SPO in a Texas Divorce Proceeding In divorce proceedings where there are minor children involved, one of the most...

What Factors Are Considered When Determining Custody in a Texas Divorce?

Child Custody in a Texas Divorce What Courts Do and Don’t Consider When Granting Custody The determination of where a minor child will reside, and...

The Rights & Duties of Texas Parents

The rights and duties of a parent are outlined in Chapter 151 of the Family Code. (a) A parent of a child has the following...