When we think about adoption we usually do so in connection with a situation where a minor child is adopted by either one or two people. There is an ...
One subject in family law that we do not often write much about here on our blog is that of adult adoption. We have articles and blog posts written ...
Given our state's proximity to Mexico, it is likely that many of you who are reading this blog either have family that lives in Mexico or is a ...
Seeking to adopt another adult can be a time consuming, yet rewarding effort to undertake. Today’s blog post from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan seeks ...
Adopting a child is a massive responsibility. In my opinion, even considering adopting a child is a huge undertaking in that you are considering a ...
Working within a Child Protective Services case means that you will be responsible for understanding the process to make decisions and give input when ...
What are some drawbacks to open adoptions? For some people, going through an open adoption means feeling like you have to share your child. This is ...
Today, I would like to continue discussing an important topic related to family law : adoption . If you are interested in going back to yesterday's ...
Blended families are more and more becoming the norm in Texas and around our country. With that, the dynamics of what a family looks like and who ...
Attempting to adopt a child is one of the most generous and loving acts you can undertake. If you have already filed your petition for adoption, you ...
Deciding to adopt a child is very likely to be the most consequential and important decision that you ever make. There is so much to think about, so ...
Can you think of any things you do to protect your family? This past year has provided us ample opportunity to understand why it is so important to ...
In order to adopt a child, it is a requirement that the child’s legal parents either be deceased or have their parental rights terminated before the ...
In our country today, we have more blended families than ever before. As divorce has become more prevalent, those divorced persons have remarried and ...
Fortunately for those lucky enough to call themselves Texans, there are many options to explore if you are interested in growing your family via ...
It could happen that as a result of your Child Protective Services case, the judge will find that it is in the best interests of your child to remain ...
Family Law is a field that sees its fair share of complex cases and circumstances for an attorney to engage in. After all, when you get down to it, we ...
In 2015 the Supreme Court of the United States issued the Obergefell decision which legalized same-sex marriage across all 50 states. This was a major ...
Of all the different types of family law cases in Texas, adoptions tend to be the most optimistic and happy. Most of the time when we are talking ...
Deciding to adopt a child is probably the most consequential series of choices that you will ever make in your life. Bringing a child into your family ...
A closed adoption is frequently the method employed by many people who seek to adopt a grandchild or other relative. In a closed adoption , the entire ...
An adoption order created in another country regarding you adopting a child from that country is given as much weight and enforceability as an ...
A few weeks ago, I was doing consultations with prospective clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC , on a Saturday morning when a husband and ...
The decision to adopt a child takes a lot of thought and consideration. If you and your spouse have tried to conceive a child together without ...
In the world of Texas family law, there is a range of specific cases that you can be involved in. On the one end of the "happiness" spectrum is an ...
The notion of what a family is and what people can come together to create a family is changing before our eyes. What our parents would have thought ...
The adoption process can be a very emotional experience for everyone involved. You may be feeling excited, anxious, or unsure about what steps to take ...
If you are a Texas citizen and are interested in pursuing an adoption of a child who lives outside of the United States, I would like to share with ...
Some cases in the world of family law are overall very positive for the participants involved. I think that the law in general, and family law more ...
The State of Texas has specific requirements that you must meet to be legally able to adopt a child in our state. For starters, you must be at least ...
