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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Depending on the dynamics of your family, you may consult with a family law attorney and decide to file for divorce without first having discussed the subject with your spouse. Alternatives would be to attend counseling or to attempt to work out the ...

I’m sure if you wanted, you could go online and search through 1,000 proverbs about beginning a process and you’ll find a few that mention that perhaps the most difficult step in that process is the first. Getting the “oomph” you need to take that ...

A divorce is never an easy thing to plan. Aside from the sort of constraints it puts on a family financially, there are children, the stability of the home as well as the parties' own emotional well being that is damaged as a result of entering into ...

In Texas in its simplest form a divorce terminates a marriage giving a married couple the legal right to marry another person. What many people do not know is that a divorce is a lawsuit that does more than end a marriage. A Texas Divorce takes care ...