Why Settling is Often Better than Going to Trial in Divorce and Family Law Matters

When it comes to family law matters, there is a common misconception that going to trial is the only way to resolve a dispute. However,...

Traveling In and Outside of Texas with Minor Children of Divorce

Are There Travel Restrictions? What Must Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents Do Before Traveling? We live in a mobile society. It’s fairly common for most of...

Can a Father Get Custody in a Texas Divorce Case?

How Does Texas Decide Who Gets Physical Custody of a Minor Child? It’s a common misperception that, when a couple divorces and there are minor...

We have your best interests in mind at Bailey & Galyen

Earlier today, a woman came in with a three-month-old baby. She wanted to establish custody, visitation, and child support. She had the option to pay...

Is it possible for my ex-spouse to leave the state with my kids?

In Texas, the determining factor with respect to custody and visitation is the best interests of the child. Furthermore, family law judges in Texas prefer...

What Happens If a Party Dies during a Texas Divorce Proceeding?

The Impact of Death before the Final Divorce Decree is Signed If you’ve gone through a divorce proceeding and the judge has signed the final...

Who Decides How to Handle COVID-19 Vaccinations for Minor Children During or After A Divorce?

Hello, my name is…Gene Leposki, I am a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and Managing Attorney for our Plano office at the Law Offices of...

The Pandemic Has Caused Backlogs Through 2023

I’m Keith Spencer a Board Certified Family Law attorney with Bailey & Galyen. The pandemic has caused a significant backlog in the courts, many courts...

Texas Courts are Starting to Relax on COVID Restrictions

I’m Keith Spencer, a family law attorney with Bailey & Gaylen. As we slowly emerge from the pandemic lockdown, the courts are starting to relax...

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...

Can Text Messages Be Used Against Me in a Texas Divorce Proceeding?

Are Text Messages Admissible as Evidence in Family Law and Other Civil Proceedings? Text messaging has become a way of life, replacing emails and phone...

When Your Ex-Spouse Puts Your Child at Risk

Your Options When You Have Evidence That Your Child May Be Unsafe When you’re a divorced parent, time spent away from your children can be...