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How a judge can pick out an abusive parent based on how they behave in courtwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/december/how-a-judge-can-pick-out-an-abusive-parent-based.aspx
One of the tough parts of being a family law attorney is that so much of what we do centers around our ability to convince a judge of something based on the individual circumstances of a case. So, if I present the same fact pattern to one judge it ...
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What a judge looks for in a child custody case involving family violencewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/december/what-a-judge-looks-for-in-a-child-custody-case-i.aspx
If you’ve read through the blog posts on our website for a long enough period of time I’m willing to bet that you have come across a post where we have suggested that you try to put yourself in the shoes of your child’s other parent, or your ...
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The Effects of Abuse on Child Custody in Texaswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/july/the-effects-of-abuse-on-child-custody-in-texas.aspx
It is an unfortunate truth that violence in the home is more common than any of us would like. When incidents of violence occur in the home it is less likely that anyone else ever becomes aware of the ongoing abuse and its effect. However, when two ...
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Create your solutions to your Texas family law problemswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/may/create-your-solutions-to-your-texas-family-law-p.aspx
Do you think that your circumstances are so unique that nobody else could know what you're going through? Are the problems of your family so unique that the one size fits all solutions that you've found all over the internet wouldn't work for you and ...
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If domestic violence is occurring in your home can your children be removed by Child Protective Services?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/october/if-domestic-violence-is-occurring-in-your-home-c.aspx
When considering the potential safety risks that could result in your child being removed from your home domestic violence ranks very high on the list. It is looked upon as being so high a risk and such a potential danger to your child’s well being ...
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Facing difficult safety issues regarding a Texas family law matter? Read this blog postwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/august/facing-difficult-safety-issues-regarding-a-texas.aspx
The safety and well-being of you and your child are the most important things in your life. If you begin a family law case and ask a judge to make decisions for your child, he or she will do so keeping the best interests of your child in mind. The ...
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Approaching a CPS case in Texas as a teenaged parent or as a parent who is in jailwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/november/approaching-a-cps-case-in-texas-as-a-teenaged-pa.aspx
Today’s blog post topics from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan are intended for people who have children that are involved in Child Protective Services ( CPS ) cases who are either children themselves (teenagers) or are serving time behind bars in ...
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Removing Yourself from a Marriage affected by Domestic Violencewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/june/removing-yourself-from-a-marriage-affected-by-do.aspx
Regardless of where you live or how old you are there is a risk that you could be a victim of domestic violence . This isn’t a pleasant opening for a blog but the topic isn’t a pleasant one in and of itself. The unfortunate truth is that while there ...
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Emotional abuse in a Texas Divorcewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/july/emotional-abuse-in-a-texas-divorce.aspx
When you hear the words “emotional” and “abuse” what comes to mind? I’m willing to bet that if you were being completely honest the image of a raised eyebrow may have appeared in your mind’s eye signifying that you may be a little skeptical of the ...
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10 Most Popular Texas Divorce Blogs of 2017?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/january/10-most-popular-texas-divorce-blogs-of-2017-.aspx
Maybe you have recently started to think about divorce. Or, maybe you are in the middle of your divorce , but you have been so busy that you missed some of our blog posts that could help you a lot! Or maybe you are a divorce professional reading our ...
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The Complete Beginner's Guide to Texas Protective Orderswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/october/the-complete-beginners-guide-to-texas-protective.aspx
A protective order , restraining order, or order of protection in Houston is a civil court order that is issued if the judge determines that family violence or dating violence has occurred and is likely to occur in the future. Protective orders are ...
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5 Things You Need to Know About Family Violence in Texas www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/october/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-family-violence-.aspx
Domestic or family violence allegations often arise from underlying family law situations, such divorce or child custody disputes . Occasionally, these accusations are false or were not made intentionally. Family violence situations are taken ...
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Why mediation may not be appropriate in your divorce from an abusive spousewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/december/why-mediation-may-not-be-appropriate-in-your-div.aspx
If you are a consistent reader of the blog posts from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC then you know that your attorneys are big fans of mediation . Mediation is a process by which two parties to a legal case can attend a formal negotiation ...
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How may your children react to your divorcing their narcissistic father?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/march/how-may-your-children-react-to-your-divorcing-th.aspx
As a father of two girls, I think that there is no more special relationship than that of a father and daughter. I may be biased, but I think that fathers are in a position that mothers are not, as far as being able to teach their daughters lessons ...
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Texas Family Law Court: Enforcement Actionswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/march/texas-family-law-court-enforcement-actions.aspx
If you are in a position either where your ex spouse or the other parent to your child has violated, repeatedly, a prior court order you may be asking yourself how to handle the situation. The easiest thing to do, but that which would probably anger ...
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Texas Family Law Courts: Protective Orders and Name Changeswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/march/texas-family-law-courts-protective-orders-and-na.aspx
If you have been a victim of family violence due to the actions of a spouse or person you are involved in a relationship with then you have the option to attempt to get a protective order from a court. This all begs the question: what exactly is ...
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Domestic Violence in Child Custody Cases: How will your judge view this issue?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/october/domestic-violence-in-child-custody-cases-how-wil.aspx
When it comes to family law cases there is no circumstance that is more sad, infuriating or dangerous than that of domestic violence. It is something that, thankfully, occurs in a rather small percentage of cases (based on my personal experience as a ...
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Mental impairments, family violence and how these problems affect child custody caseswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/october/mental-impairments-family-violence-and-how-these.aspx
In family law cases that involve mental health issues families but not only deal with the hardships that a case presents them with, but also must handle the problems associated with the particular circumstances of their family. In yesterday's blog ...
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Post high school life for an adult disabled child in Texaswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/may/post-high-school-life-for-an-adult-disabled-chil.aspx
Judges know that your child will be living at home with you until he or she graduates from high school- at the absolute earliest. Most kids have needs are fairly limited. They live in the same house as you do (rent/mortgage), can eat the same foods ...
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What can Texas parents do regarding the exchange of children under a Texas standard possession order during the COVID-19 pandemiwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/may/what-can-texas-parents-do-regarding-the-exchange.aspx
With schools across our state closing their doors until the fall (at least), many parents in our area have had questions regarding how to proceed with the pick-up/drop off schedules that are contained within your family court orders. Should you ...
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12 Texas Custody & Conservatorship Battle Tips www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/december/12-texas-custody-conservatorship-battle-tips.aspx
Before engaging in a custody or conservatorship battle you need to way the cost. A custody battle will very likely: Cause you and your child pain drain your bank account cost you time as it drags and on However, sometimes a custody battle is your ...
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Termination of Parental Rightswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law/termination-of-parental-rights.aspx
Termination of Parental Rights in Houston Speak with a Houston Family Lawyer Today! Parents have a number of rights pertaining to their children, including the right to visitation, custody, and the ability to make decisions regarding a child’s best ...
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Parental Kidnappingwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law/parental-kidnapping.aspx
Parental Kidnapping Issues in Houston, TX Have a Houston Family Law Attorney On Your Side; Call Now! Parental kidnapping is when one parent refuses to relinquish control of their children or return them to the other parent when their visitation ...
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Domestic Violencewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law/domestic-violence.aspx
Domestic Violence & Divorce Contact an Aggressive Houston Attorney Today When a divorce procedure involves accusations or charges of domestic violence, careful navigation is needed to ensure that these matters receive the consideration they deserve ...
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CPS and how The Law Office of Bryan Fagan can helpwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/august/cps-and-how-the-law-office-of-bryan-fagan-can-he.aspx
When it comes to raising a family, many of the actions that parents take can be scrutinized heavily. For one parent, a particular parenting act may seem second nature or incredibly normal while for another parent the same act may seem quite the ...
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Sheltering-in-Place and Intimate Partner Violence: Seeking Help During an Emergencywww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/april/sheltering-in-place-and-intimate-partner-violenc.aspx
There are sometimes unintended consequences that are associated with the decisions that we make. This is true in our personal lives. If you decide to go to a restaurant for lunch that has a long wait time, it may cause you to be late for a meeting ...
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Talking to your family about your child’s CPS casewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/november/talking-to-your-family-about-your-child-s-cps-ca.aspx
Nobody likes to discuss embarrassing subjects with family and friends. We would all much prefer to share happy news about ourselves and our kids. Unfortunately, there are times in our lives where we need to reach out to others to talk about ...
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Don’t let your narcissist spouse take you for a roller-coaster ride during your Texas divorcewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/march/don-t-let-your-narcissist-spouse-take-you-for-a-.aspx
All marriages have their ups and downs. Even spouses who share great marriages will tell you that not every season of their lives was just the best time in the world. Good times and bad times are a part of life and are a part of marriage. Odds are ...
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Concerned about co-parenting after a divorce with a narcissistic ex-spouse? Read this blog postwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/march/concerned-about-co-parenting-after-a-divorce-wit.aspx
You may be surprised to learn that not every attorney or every judge in the state of Texas has a great deal of experience with persons with a narcissistic personality. Narcissists (from my personal experiences) are great at acting deceptively. This ...
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How High-Conflict Co-Parents Can Get Their Kids Through The COVID-19 Emergencywww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/may/how-high-conflict-co-parents-can-get-their-kids-.aspx
The Covid-19 pandemic is one that has brought about a high degree of fear and stress for families in our area and around the country. More than the disruption to our normal way of life, the problems associated with a possible loss or disruption in ...
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Terminating the parental rights of an alleged biological father in a Texas CPS casewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/march/terminating-the-parental-rights-of-an-alleged-bi.aspx
As it sometimes happens in Texas Child Protective Services cases, the child involved in the case will not have a legally established father. Obviously, the child has a biological father but in the state parental registry there is no man listed as ...
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Adoption options in Texas: What you need to knowwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/february/adoption-options-in-texas-what-you-need-to-know.aspx
Fortunately for those of us who are lucky enough to call ourselves Texans, there are many options to explore if you are interested in growing your family via adoption . The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is the most direct method ...
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Supervised Visitation in a Texas Divorce: Can it happen to me?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/december/supervised-visitation-in-a-texas-divorce-can-it-.aspx
The general position of the State of Texas, its courts and its legislature is that parents should be able to have fulfilling relationships with their children. This means being able to not only share in the rights and duties that are inherent in ...
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Getting yourself ready for a home studywww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/april/getting-yourself-ready-for-a-home-study.aspx
If you are involved in a contentious divorce or child custody case or anticipate being involved in one, then you should be aware that home studies are conducted with regularity depending on the specific circumstances of your case. While it can be ...
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Family Law Cases in Texas: Conservatorship, the Standard Possession Order and Child Supportwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/july/family-law-cases-in-texas-conservatorship-the-st.aspx
Sole Managing Conservatorship In yesterday’s blog post we discussed that the typical arrangement for parents coming out of a divorce is for each to be named as a Joint Managing Conservator of their child. This, too, is the set up that you can expect ...