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When considering a child custody or divorce case , the issues contained in these legal matters can have potentially large impacts on the lives of the mothers and fathers involved in them. Once it has been established that you as the father is the ...

One of the most frequent questions that I receive when I am meeting with potential clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan is whether or not that parent has a realistic opportunity to be named as the primary conservator of their child. In the world ...

If you are a father who is going through a divorce or child custody case you have undoubtedly heard from friends, family or co-workers about how difficult it is for a man to get a fair shake in a family law court. Mothers always win primary custody, ...

The Texas child custody process can be a confusing, emotional, and stressful maze to navigate. It does not help that the laws concerning child custody and divorce vary by state. This blog article is intended to help answer many of the important ...

I often have potential clients that come into my office wanting “custody.” Custody is a term that means different things to different people. In my experience, child custody matters can be one of the most contentious types of family law. In this blog ...

Probably the most commonly encountered stereotype that clients have when it comes to the family courts in Texas is that fathers stand no chance of winning primary custody of their child in a divorce or child custody case. Although this may have been ...

Once you and your spouse have gotten a divorce you will likely want to move on to the “next phase” of your life as quickly as possible. No matter how well your divorce went it is an experience that you do not want to relive or think about with any ...

My motivation to write this blog post and the one that preceded it (posted yesterday) was based on my experience working with dozens and dozens of good, well-intentioned fathers who feel like their rights take a backseat to those of their child’s ...

The decision as to whether or not to move out of your marital home after your spouse has filed for divorce from you is one of the most important decisions you will make in your divorce . Issues related to property and custody of your children will be ...

Sole Managing Conservatorship In yesterday’s blog post we discussed that the typical arrangement for parents coming out of a divorce is for each to be named as a Joint Managing Conservator of their child. This, too, is the set up that you can expect ...

Money. Other than your children, money is the most important aspect of a divorce . I hate to break it down for you like that, but in my experience, it is the truth. You may disagree. You may want to disagree because it’s unbecoming to talk about a ...

Spousal support or maintenance as it is sometimes referred to as is when one spouse supports another spouse financially after a divorce has occurred. If you are able to prove to a court that you have circumstances in place that will prevent you from ...

A common first question for an attorney with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC to ask a potential client in a consultation is what they would like to see happen in a best-case scenario. A common response from a potential client would be that they ...

Are you a father who has heard from friends and family that you don’t stand a chance to be named as the primary conservator of your child because the law gives a preference to mothers in this regard? Are you a mother who thinks that it’s “in the bag” ...

If you believe that a divorce or child custody case is something that is in your future it is important to understand the basics of family law in Texas. While hiring strong and steady representation for yourself, such as the Law Office of Bryan ...

In yesterday's blog post from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan , we spent some time discussing the ins and outs of conservatorship . For the most part, parents are awarded joint managing conservatorships over their children after a divorce . This allows ...

The attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC have represented grandparents in many cases and as we could tell you, the circumstances of each family were very different and represented just how diverse family situations are in today’s world. ...

If you’re a father with a baby at home and are going through a divorce it’s likely that you have questions regarding how much time you’re going to be able to have with your child after the divorce is finalized. After all, infants are on a pretty ...

Joint Managing Conservatorship in Texas How Our Houston Family Law Attorneys Can Help A divorce can be an emotionally overwhelming experience, especially for children. The inevitability of the permanent separation of the family unit results in many ...

Time and Money. Those are two of the things that we as human beings are most concerned about, especially when considered in the context of our families. That goes double when you are going through a divorce . Ultimately you are spending some time and ...

It is impossible for me or for any other attorney to tell you how to handle yourself when you are faced with the prospect of a spouse who wants to divorce you. You have spent the better part of your adult life with an individual as a life-partner, as ...

Should I move out of the marital home during a divorce ? There is no one right answer that fits every case and the answer will depend on your individual circumstances. Things to consider when making a decision include: Has there been domestic ...

Today’s blog post will be a continuation of yesterday’s where we discussed some basic information about divorce , custody and conservatorship in Texas. While we cannot hit on every subject that may be relevant to your family or to your divorce, we ...

In a divorce or child custody action in Texas , it is presumed that both parents will be named Joint Managing Conservators of their children. Being named Joint Managing Conservators means that both parents will share the rights and responsibilities ...

One of the recurring questions in many of my consults is whether child support is still paid if parents share joint custody . I have briefly touch on this topic and variations of this same question in other blogs I have written. I will include links ...

A social study can be a pretty invasive process. You are asked to speak to a stranger about your strengths and weaknesses as a parent. You are asked to turn over a list of references of people in your life to the social study evaluator. These ...

Despite the decision out of our federal Supreme Court a few years ago that legalized same sex marriage across our country there are still some misunderstandings and questions regarding that subject. This is understandable to a degree. The change in ...

If the family court order that you and your family have been operating under for years no longer suits your needs, what are your options? What if your 14-year-old son is expressing an interest to come live with you on a full-time basis? Will you have ...

A very common question that clients ask when beginning the process of a divorce or a child custody suit is: “Can I receive sole custody of my child?” However, this can be a difficult question to answer because in Texas there really is no such thing ...

I often have a parent ask me if, “If their 12-year-old child can decide which parent they live with?” This is one of the biggest myths in Texas child custody law . In some states, the minor child may decide which parent he or she chooses to live ...

Supposed that you are a parent of a child who was recently removed by CPS from your home. What’s more, now CPS has gone to court and asked a judge for an order that allows them to keep conservatorship rights to your child for an indefinite basis. It ...

Today’s blog post is intended to approach the subject of your relationship with your child from the perspective of the judge who will be overseeing your case. The way that you parent your parent is dependent on many factors that are specific to your ...

The final age group of children that we need to consider in our series of recent blog posts is teenagers. Your high school-aged child may look, sound and act like an adult in many respects but the truth is that he or she is not an adult- no matter ...

Dividing up the marital home in a Texas Divorce There is a fatigue that is associated with divorces that is absolutely real. On the emotional side of things, your life and your family’s life is being turned upside down for as long as the divorce ...