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One of issues that comes up in some of my divorces cases in Texas is international travel with children. There are times when divorcing parents may wish to travel internationally with their children. However, when there is not an amicable ...

There are many issues in a divorce that are concerns for parents as soon as the paperwork is filed with a Court. Such as: How much time will I be able to get with my children? How much child support will I have to pay? Who gets the house? Is my ...

Deciding to divorce your spouse is rarely easy. A divorce when a spouse lives outside of Texas, however, can be a bit more difficult. If you are a Texas resident but your spouse lives elsewhere, you may be able to obtain a divorce in Texas, even if ...

If you are a Texas citizen and are interested in pursuing an adoption of a child who lives outside of the United States, then I would like to share with you some information on what you should expect. There are many issues that are associated with ...

What court will hear issues about your child in relation to an international divorce? There is a great deal of uncertainty associated with divorce . For starters, you have no idea how long your case could last. You've probably heard horror stories ...

Are you or your spouse living outside of the United States currently? Were you married in another country and are now residing in the United States? Texas, and Houston specifically, is home to many international residents. If you count yourself among ...

Travel, especially international travel, is one of the more highly contested parts of a divorce . In an international city like Houston, many of the people in our community have family living in other parts of the world and part of their life is ...

I don’t think you could find anyone who would try to argue that filing for divorce is a pleasant process. While every step makes sense in its own way that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some things that can frustrate even the most patient person. ...

It has become a trend in recent years for courts in southeast Texas to mandate that parties must attend at least one session of mediation (and likely more) before they ever are able to have their case presented in front of a judge during a trial. As ...

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 ...

Houston is an international city. No, you’re not reading a blog from the Houston Chamber of Commerce. That is the sort of statement you would hear trumpeted as a means to entice people from other parts of the country and the world to invest in our ...

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 ...

Each month I have a consult with at least one parent who has questions regarding their ex who has taken the kids and is refusing to return them. One the questions I get is, “How do I protect myself and my children from my ex-spouse violating the ...

It is well known that Houston is a city of transplants. It’s likely that you or your family are not from Houston originally, but instead moved to the area from another city, state or country. Couple this fact with the transportability of many jobs ...

Given our state's close proximity to Mexico, it is likely that many of you reading this blog either have family that lives in Mexico or is yourself a resident of that country. If you are interested in learning more about the adoption process and how ...

Suppose that you have gone through a divorce from your spouse and you are attempting to adjust to life as a single adult raising a child in different households. You may need to find a new place to live and do so on a budget with one income instead ...

This article addresses custody issues in Texas and whether parents can move their children out of state before and after a Child Custody Order . Before a Court Order Before there is an order of the court in place regarding custody , both parents have ...

It happens with some regularity that a client of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC will need to serve a spouse or other person who does not live in the United States. By far the most common country that we find ourselves sending divorce or child ...

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 ...

Just because you and your spouse reside in Texas does not mean that it is only the Lone Star State whose laws could conceivably apply to your divorce . Rather, if you and your spouse have resided together in another state or country, or one of you ...

This article addresses questions concerning the marital home and whether it is necessary to move out during a divorce . Do I have to move out because my spouse told me to? No, you do not have to leave the home if your name is on the lease or ...

This article addresses filing for divorce in Texas if you are not a United States Citizen. Requirements for filing a Divorce in Texas The Following are required in order to file for divorce in Texas: Texas requires that one party be a resident of ...

When considering whether or not a person can file for divorced in Texas , there are two items which are required to do so. They are: The State of Texas mandates that at least one party to the divorce be a resident of Texas for at least six months or ...

I have seen spouses use the trick of moving out of the state with the children very effectively to the detriment of the other spouse during a Texas divorce . However, in some cases, this move can backfire and a judge will grant custody of the ...

In a perfect world, a final decree of divorce would only be used as a fallback measure for families after a divorce has been completed. You and your ex-spouse would be able to work together to settle issues on your own and to deviate from the orders ...

In part one of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC ’s series of blog posts on in court testimony we discussed the importance of always telling the truth on the witness stand as well as how understanding the question being asked of you is an ...

The days prior to a temporary orders hearing or trial can be extremely tense. For one thing, it’s likely that you’ve never been inside of a courtroom before and your unfamiliarity will likely cause you to feel apprehensive. Secondly, this is a family ...

Many, many potential clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC have walked into a free of charge consultation with me and have let me know that their number one goal for their divorce or child custody case is to win “ full custody ” of their ...

Many times the reason people end up in my office is because they are concerned because their spouse has sued them for divorce , and the paperwork is talking about a default judgment. They ask what is a “ default divorce? ” Personal Service is ...

New clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC are asked to fill out some paperwork that will provide our attorneys with information about our new clients and their families. This questionnaire goes through some basics: your name, your address, ...