Summer Co-Parenting Tips for Families of Divorce

Strategies for Custody and Visitation When Your Children Are Out of School For nearly nine months of the year, your children are in school Monday...

What Is an Emancipated Minor?

How Can a Minor Become Emancipated in Texas? What Are the Benefits of Emancipation? When we’re young, particularly in our teens, we long to be...

Does a Father Need to Be Named on a Texas Birth Certificate to Have Parental Rights?

Can You Seek Custody or Visitation If You’re Not Named? If you’re like most parents, your children mean everything in the world to you. You...

The Changing Landscape of Divorce and Family Law in Texas

Recent Updates in Texas Family Law and How They Affect You State legislators chose to focus significantly on family law matters in 2023, enacting 37...

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...

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...

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...

How Do I Adopt My Grandchild in Texas?

The Legal Process for Adopting Your Grandchildren For many, the bond with a grandchild can be just as strong, if not stronger than that with...

Can I Change Attorneys Once My Divorce Has Started?

When Can/Should You Look for New Counsel to Handle Your Divorce? When you’re a party to a divorce, it’s important to have a lawyer who...