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The Role of an Attorney in the Adoption Process
Adoption is a meaningful and life-changing decision, but it is also a legal process with specific requirements that must be carefully followed. Whether you are adopting a stepchild, relative, foster child, or pursuing a private adoption, understanding the legal steps involved can help reduce stress and avoid delays.
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The Role of Mediation in Family Law Cases
Family law disputes can be emotionally charged, especially when they involve children, finances, or major life transitions. For many Texas families, mediation offers a way to resolve these issues without the stress, expense, and uncertainty of prolonged court battles.
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Understanding Legal Separation vs. Divorce
When a marriage reaches a turning point, many people wonder whether they have options beyond divorce. One common question we hear is whether legal separation is available in Texas—and how it compares to divorce.
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How School Choice and Educational Rights Are Handled in Texas Mediation After H.B. 2495
When parents work through custody or parenting plans in Texas, decisions about a child’s education often become one of the most sensitive issues at the table. Questions about where a child will attend school, who makes educational decisions, and how disagreements will be resolved can quickly lead to conflict if they are not clearly addressed.
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How Fathers Can Strengthen their Custody Case in Texas
Questions about fathers and custody come up often—at family gatherings, community events, and during consultations. One of the most common concerns we hear is whether dads are treated fairly in Texas custody cases.
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What Happens if You Ignore a Family Court Order in Texas?
Family court orders aren’t suggestions; they’re the roadmap for schedules, decisions, support, and safety. When someone drifts off that map, small issues can snowball into missed exchanges, tense weekends, or unexpected court dates. The good news: most trouble can be avoided—or fixed—with communication, documentation, and a plan.
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Understanding Parental Alienation in Family Law
Parental Alienation happens when a child begins to resist or reject one parent because of the words or actions of the other parent. It can be subtle or obvious, and it often shows up during or after a breakup.
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Texas Family Law Legislative Update 2025: New Custody Protections Every Parent Should Know
The 2025 Texas legislative session brought some of the biggest family law changes in recent years. These updates focus heavily on strengthening parental rights, adding safeguards in custody cases, and improving protections for children and families. Here are some of the most important changes and what they could mean for your case.
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“Reasonable Efforts” in Texas CPS Cases: What Judges Look For and How It Affects Your Family
When CPS gets involved, families are often told that the court must consider whether the Department made “reasonable efforts.” That phrase carries a lot of weight. It affects whether a child is removed, how quickly a family can reunify, and what the long-term plan will be if reunification isn’t safe.
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Divorce vs. Custody in Texas: Do You Get a New Case Number?
Family law in Texas can feel complicated, and one of the questions we hear often is: “If I already have a custody case with my spouse, and later I decide to file for divorce, will that divorce use the same case number, or will it start fresh with a new one?”
It’s a great question, and the answer isn’t always easy to find online. Let’s walk through it together.
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Texas Family Law Legislative Update 2025: What Families Need to Know
he Texas Legislature’s 2025 session brought some big changes to the Texas Family Code—many of which directly affect families going through divorce, custody, adoption, or child support cases. While some of these updates simply codify what judges have already been practicing, others create entirely new rules. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most important changes, the bills behind them, and how they might impact families moving forward.
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Legislative Update: Texas Is Raising the Child Support Cap — Here’s What Families Should Know
Starting September 1, 2025, Texas will increase the maximum income considered in standard child support calculations — known as the Child Support Cap — from $9,200 to $11,700 in monthly net resources. Whether you're paying or receiving child support, this change could affect your case going forward.
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How to Protect Your Child in a Custody Dispute
Custody disputes can be emotionally exhausting—not just for parents, but especially for children. Whether you're going through a divorce or facing post-divorce conflicts, it’s natural to worry about how it will affect your child.
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What Is an Amicus Attorney—and How Can They Affect Your Custody Case?
If you’re in the middle of a Texas custody case, you might hear something new come up: an amicus attorney has been appointed. If your first reaction is, “Wait… what’s that?!”—don’t worry. You’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions we get from our clients.
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What Does “Best Interest of the Child” Really Mean?
If you're going through a custody case or working out a parenting plan, you've probably heard the phrase "best interest of the child." It's a term that comes up in almost every family law case involving kids—but what does it actually mean in real life?
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The Impact of Parental Alienation on Child Custody in Texas
When a child starts pulling away from a parent with no clear reason—and the other parent seems to be behind it—it can be heartbreaking. This is often what people are talking about when they mention parental alienation.
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Why Bexar County’s Presiding Court System Matters in Your Family Law Case
If you’re going through a divorce, custody battle, or any family law matter in Bexar County, it’s important to understand how the local court system works.
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Emergency Child Custody in Texas: When and How to Seek It
When your child’s safety is at risk, waiting for a standard court date isn’t always an option. Emergency custody in Texas is a legal tool designed for urgent situations, allowing you to act quickly to protect your child.
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Why Isn’t My Attorney Responding? Understanding Communication Gaps and What You Can Do
One of the most important elements in any attorney-client relationship is communication. It helps build trust, ensures you stay informed, and allows your case to move forward smoothly.
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Understanding Law Firm Payments: Operating Accounts vs. Trust Accounts
When you hire an attorney, you may hear terms like "trust account" and "operating account" used when discussing payment.
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