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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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” ...

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 ...

Parents who are preparing to live underneath a possession schedule as a result of their divorce or child custody case will always have questions about how to either structure their schedules or how to best ensure their and their child’s lives are ...

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 ...

Many people going through divorces , especially fathers, tend to hold beliefs that are not quite accurate in regard to child custody laws in Texas- in the past and in the present day. Today’s blog post from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC will ...

If you are involved in any sort of child custody case, it is possible that a central topic, in that case, will be the performance of your child in the classroom. Their education is something at the top of your priorities list, but it is the same for ...

In yesterday’s blog post from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC we introduced and discussed information and topics related to father’s rights in the context of divorce cases. If you are a Texas father who is either going through or about to proceed ...

So much effort, time and thought goes into the creation of a Final Decree of Divorce. If you have been through a divorce you know exactly what I am talking about. From the time that your Original Petition is filed until you or your spouse go before ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many potential clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC come into our office for a consultation and have a concern about one subject in particular prior to engaging in a divorce or child custody case : child support . These potential clients ...

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 ...

Temporary Restraining Orders Sometimes filed with the Original Petition for Divorce or at times after is a request that the court issue a mutual temporary restraining order (TRO) without a hearing to facilitate maintaining the status quo until the ...

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. ...

Answering common child custody questions for Texas parents In recent months I have had a handful of people come into the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC with questions about how set in stone their Divorce Decree is. The real issue that these folks ...

When we use the term “ joint custody ” what do we mean, exactly? Custody as a word does not appear in the Texas Family Code even once. It is a term that we use to combine all aspects of parenting after a divorce- visitation, possession, access, and ...

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 ...

The right of first refusal is an issue that comes up in family law cases that can cause even the most creative and experienced family law attorney to scratch their heads on how to proceed. Essentially, the right of first refusal allows a parent who ...

If you have a relative or close family friend or is able and interested in housing your child during a Child Protective Services ( CPS ) case then you should speak to that person about contacting CPS. Obviously, their home would need to be safe to be ...

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 ...

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 ...

By the time you have decided to file for divorce from your spouse, you will have hopefully thought long and hard about some goals that you would like to accomplish during the process. Divorce is not easy, but coming up with some goals and planning as ...

As an attorney working in the area of family law I can think no more frustrating or sad sort of case than a CPS case . From the child’s perspective, it is being alleged that he or she has been the victim of abuse or neglect at the hands of a person ...

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 ...

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 parts that I find to be rewarding of being a family law attorney is having the opportunity to meet with people just like you in our free of charge consultations. In one of these consultations, a potential client of the Law Office of Bryan ...

It is not only retirement benefits that you are currently eligible for that can be awarded to your spouse in a Texas divorce . Future retirement benefits- ones that you are not even eligible for right now- are also fair game. The amount of basic pay ...