Once you go to family court for a matter involving a minor child it is likely your hope that you never have to go through the process again. The ...
Imagine the excitement of planning a family road trip across Texas - the anticipation of discovering new places and making unforgettable memories. But ...
For most people, whether they are going through a divorce or child custody case in Texas , a mediated settlement agreement is the golden ticket to ...
Once the father of your child signs an Acknowledgment of Paternity , he will become the legal father of your child as soon as you also sign an ...
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 ...
When filing a child custody case in Texas the first thing that you need to do is to establish that Texas has jurisdiction over the legal matter that ...
Short Answer: A parent can sign their rights in Texas. But hold on! Before you dismiss the idea as outrageous, let's delve into the fascinating world ...
Divorce is never a walk in the park. It's like trying to untangle a mess of Christmas lights without losing your sanity. But what if, on top of all ...
As a Houston, Texas divorce lawyer I have had the opportunity to help service members through a military divorce and family law cases . One the things ...
Not too long ago a news article by Jake Reiner caught my attention on Facebook, “ High-profile $100 million divorce case plays out in Houston court. ” ...
Unless you and your spouse have resolved all issues in a divorce, your Texas divorce will more than likely be considered "contested". If your case is ...
In yesterday's blog post, we detail the steps involved with providing notice of your divorce lawsuit through a process called to service. This is not ...
Recently, in one of the attorney discussion groups I am a member of on Facebook, it was mentioned that some lawyers have successfully gotten judges to ...
There are consequences for failing to pay child support in full and on time. Child support is one of the most important aspects of any child custody ...
Just imagine, a bright sunny day, kids playing in the neighborhood, their laughter reverberating through the quiet streets. Suddenly, that cheerful ...
Determining paternity in a Texas child support case is the initial, and quite frankly, most important step in the entire case. When it comes to ...
Sarah and Tom, a young dating couple residing in the Lone Star State, have shared a profound love and dedication to one another for many years. Before ...
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 ...
Preparing for a divorce can be one of the most useful yet tedious bits of preparation you do in your entire life. Nobody would argue that preparing ...
The State of Texas is unfortunately one of five states with the most drunk driving incidents. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one ...
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 ...
In a perfect world, people would get married, have kids and stay together until they’ve got more great grandkids than they do teeth. Unfortunately, we ...
Service of process is important because it puts a party on notice that a lawsuit is being brought against them. It is also critical to establish ...
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 ...
In some cases, after a Child Protective Services case, an opportunity will arise to adopt a child. This is one of the handfuls of options you can ...
A while back, a friend and fellow attorney asked me some questions about whether an MSA was still valid if a case was dismissed. I have heard this ...
Are you curious how long a father must be absent to lose his rights in Texas? As a step-parent, have you considered adopting your spouse's child from ...
Ah, the rollercoaster ride of love and marriage! We've all heard stories that could rival the plot of a Hollywood rom-com. But what happens when ...
Ever found yourself caught between a rock and a hard place? Well, imagine a dad who thought child support was the world's most burdensome boulder. ...
An adoption order created in another country regarding you adopting a child from that country is given as much weight and enforceability as an ...
