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I have had more than one person ask me, “how do you get a divorce when you don’t have any money?” This is a very understandable question. Breaking up is not only emotionally painful; it can be expensive. Many people live paycheck to paycheck and do ...

A while back, a friend and fellow attorney had asked me some questions regarding terminating parental rights on a father. My friend’s potential client, the father, had a one-night stand that resulted in a pregnancy. The mother was planning on going ...

Facing circumstances in which you are concerned for your or your child’s safety can be extremely unsettling for a parent like yourself. If your spouse or partner has harmed you or your child then taking steps to prevent that person from coming into ...

People are often reluctant to talk or think about the inevitable, and estate planning involves that very thing. The experience in our office is that, most of our clients, are glad once they put a plan in place for their estate should something happen ...

Recently, in one of the attorney discussion groups I am a member of on Facebook, it was mentioned that some lawyers have been successful in getting judges to sign off on allowing them to serve a party via Facebook. I had heard of other states ...

In some marriages, the problem is that the husband and wife cannot get out of each other’s hair. In other marriages, the issue is the exact opposite- one spouse has left the marital home and cannot be located. It can be difficult to try and figure ...

If you or a member of your household has been the victim of an act of family violence , or fear that you will become a victim, there are steps you can take to protect yourselves. The first step would be to apply for a Protective Order . This ...

Relinquishing one’s rights and duties as a parent in Texas can be easier said than done. One way that a parent can voluntarily relinquish their parental rights is to sign an affidavit of relinquishment of their parental rights. Affidavit of ...

You might wonder why a parent would ever want to terminate rights to their child, but this is a question that gets asked frequently. In Texas, a parent can terminate or voluntarily relinquish their own rights. However, there a few requirements that a ...

Service of process is important because it puts a party on notice that a lawsuit is being brought against them. It is also critical to establish subject matter jurisdiction over the type of case and personal jurisdiction over the defendant, without ...

My recommendation is that if you need to file for an emergency custody order is that you will need a family law attorney . However, if that is not an option for you and you must represent yourself at a temporary hearing in family court, this guide ...

Who can attend your court appearance with you? Your hearing is not a closed process where only the parties, their attorneys, and the judge can attend. Any other party with a hearing scheduled on your date will be in the courtroom at the beginning of ...

Recently I had a consult with a man who was in my office who was having problems with a child support . His story was not that different from many who have come to see me. He had missed so many payments that not only did he who owe current child ...

In Part One of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC’s blog posts on grandparent rights in Texas, we discussed the factors that come into play when you as a grandparent wants to win custody of your grandchildren. If that topic interests you or is ...

I periodically consult with a potential client who ask about terminating their own parental rights. Why would a parent want to relinquish their parental rights? In this case as in it came come down to money. The father felt that child support was too ...

In addition to the concerns that most people have that are going through a divorce, or contemplating the steps of a divorce in Texas, are procedural steps that must be met in order for the divorce to proceed. The spouse that files the divorce ...

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 next. The attorneys at The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, are here to answer all your questions ...

In Texas, many people are aware that Texas recognizes common-law marriage. However, not everyone I meet with is aware of what it takes to meet the Texas statutory requirements of being common law married or why it is important. I have had some ...

As a Houston, Texas divorce lawyer many times when I am meeting potential new clients is when things have not gone against them in court. Depending on the facts or how soon they have sought my help, I am often able to give them another chance for a ...

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC recently had cause to celebrate a huge victory for long-time clients of ours. These clients are grandparents who live in North Texas but whose grandchildren reside here in the Houston area. Unfortunately the son of ...

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC has a former client’s story to present to you all today that is related to a subject that is probably more relevant in today’s world than ever before. This gentleman married a woman who is Colombian in a ceremony ...

Anything is fair in love and war. So goes the old saying that I’m sure we’ve all heard a time or two either in real life or a movie. From my experiences as an attorney I think it’s fair to say that that quote could be extended by a few words to ...

For an adoption to take place the parental rights of either the child’s mother or father must first be terminated by a court. A petition for adoption would be filed in the court with jurisdiction over the child. The petition will be filed by either ...

While many areas of our lives have been impacted or restricted during the COVID -19 pandemic I can tell you that one area of life that is still pressing on despite the challenges is the legal system. Courts have been closed to the public in large ...

I have previously mentioned how much a divorce costs , how to keep the costs of a divorce down, where to get the money to pay for a divorce, and even online divorce. However, I have never previously addressed the topic of a free divorce or ...

An attorney in our office recently settled a case where two grandparents were seeking court approved and mandated visitation with their two grandchildren. The circumstances for these folks were tragic to say the least. Their son, the father of both ...

Attempting to locate your spouse in order to divorce them wouldn’t at first thought seem to be that difficult but for some clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC this is exactly what has had to be done. Ironically, many spouses walk into our ...

In Part Three of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC ’s series of blog posts on Family Law Courts in Texas , we discussed the basic and essential knowledge that you should have prior to beginning a divorce case in our state. If that is information ...

As a Houston, Texas divorce and family law attorney I have had the opportunity to help service members through divorce and family law cases. In order to do this, it is important to not only be aware of Texas Family Law but also familiar with the ...