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How much does it cost to adopt a child in Texas?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/april/how-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-child-in-texas-.aspx
The decision to adopt a child is one that takes a lot of thought and consideration. If you and your spouse have tried to conceive a child together without success, or if you are incapable of doing so adoption is an option for you to undertake that ...
Are you eligible to adopt a child in Texas?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/march/are-you-eligible-to-adopt-a-child-in-texas-.aspx
The State of Texas has certain requirements that you must meet in order to be legally able to adopt a child in our state. For starters, you must be at least 21 years old and be a responsible adult with a steady job and income. It does not matter if ...
An Overview of the Texas Foster Care Systemwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/july/an-overview-of-the-texas-foster-care-system.aspx
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services ( DFPS ) has underneath its governance a division known as Child Protective Services ( CPS ). This agency is responsible for protecting children in Texas from abuse and neglect . CPS receives ...
Approaching a Child Protective Services case as an incarcerated parentwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/august/approaching-a-child-protective-services-case-as-.aspx
The Department of Family and Protective Services ( DFPS ) investigates situations that involve abuse and/or neglect of a child. If it is suspected that your child has been abused or neglected a person may anonymously contact Child Protective Services ...
The Indian Child Welfare Act Examinedwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/december/the-indian-child-welfare-act-examined.aspx
Because of the special circumstances surrounding Native American children, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was created in 1978. The Act requires child welfare organizations across the nation, including Child Protective Services ( CPS ) in Texas, ...
What can be done if CPS has taken possession of your child in Texas?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/november/what-can-be-done-if-cps-has-taken-possession-of-.aspx
Under the Texas Family Code, Child Protective Services (CPS) is provided a great deal of authority to investigate allegations of abuse or neglect against your child and ultimately to remove him or her from your home if it is believed that such an ...
What are the different foster care environments your child could be placed into?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/november/what-are-the-different-foster-care-environments-.aspx
If you are a Texas resident you are likely aware that our state’s foster care system has not been receiving the best of headlines recently. It seems that foster families and foster homes that our state has been placing children into have struggled to ...
Useful adoption information for Texas parentswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/february/useful-adoption-information-for-texas-parents.aspx
Today, I would like to continue discussing an important topic that is related to family law : adoption . If you are interested in going back to yesterday’s blog post in order to read what we posted on this subject at that time I would endorse that ...
Adopting a child from a foreign countrywww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/march/adopting-a-child-from-a-foreign-country.aspx
An adoption order that is created in another country in regard to you adopting a child from that country is given as much weight and enforceability as an adoption order created in Texas. The only exception to this would be if the order’s contents ...
What to know about Child Protective Serviceswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/march/what-to-know-about-child-protective-services.aspx
Unfortunately children suffer from abuse and neglect at the hands of caregivers or other adults all too often. With this in mind Child Protective Services ( CPS ) functions within the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services ( DFPS ) as a ...
Can a possession order be affected by the mental health problems of a parent?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/january/can-a-possession-order-be-affected-by-the-mental.aspx
Caring for the health and safety of Texas children is the responsibility that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is charged with upholding. The populations that the agency serves are among the least represented and most at need in ...
Foster care examined in the context of a Child Protective Services casewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/october/foster-care-examined-in-the-context-of-a-child-p.aspx
Suppose that you and your family have become the subject of a Child Protective Services ( CPS ) case and it has been determined that your home is not a safe environment for your child to reside in. As a result, CPS has arranged to remove your child ...
Conducting background checks of persons involved in a Texas Child Protective Services casewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/february/conducting-background-checks-of-persons-involved.aspx
At the beginning of a Texas Child Protective Services case, a hearing will be held involving all parties- you, your spouse, Child Protective Services and anyone else related to the case. The purpose of this hearing will be to determine whether or not ...
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 ...
Family problems can stem from issues related to child custody and child supportwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/june/family-problems-can-stem-from-issues-related-to-.aspx
If your family is in a state of turmoil due to violence, financial problems or anything in between then you may have concerns about the stability of your family and your ability to provide for your children. Many times mothers and fathers across ...
Kinship placement in Texas: What it is and how your family could be impacted by itwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/december/kinship-placement-in-texas-what-it-is-and-how-yo.aspx
In the event that you and your family are impacted by a Child Protective Services ( CPS ) case or you are otherwise unable to care for your child, kinship placement may become a possibility for you and your family to explore. Kinship placement is ...
Take control of your child’s CPS case by following these tipswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/november/take-control-of-your-child-s-cps-case-by-followi.aspx
When we feel like we are not in control of a situation it can be a very uncomfortable feeling. It’s like being behind the wheel of a car on the freeway and realizing that the brakes aren’t working. Traffic is slowing down up ahead and you have no way ...
The origins of your Child Protective Services Casewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/september/the-origins-of-your-child-protective-services-ca.aspx
Child Protective Services in Texas is part of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). This state agency’s objective is to protect the children that live in our state after receiving reports of abuse or neglect of a child. This ...
Can Child Protective Services take action against you for abusing drugs or alcohol?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/august/can-child-protective-services-take-action-agains.aspx
Some of the more frantic and concerned people that I have the opportunity to meet with as an attorney with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC are those parents who have recently been contacted by Child Protective Services (CPS). A phone call ...

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