Gaslighting is an intentional behavior used by an abuser to make his or her victim question their own reality, memories, or experiences.

Termination of Parental Rights is the legal process where the court ends the parent-child relationship between a child and one or both...

Adult adoptions officially recognize that a parent/child relationship has been created. The adult being adopted must consent to...

Things to Remember in a Divorce: When making major family decisions like the divorce, you need to be mentally prepared...

Ambiguous loss is also known as anticipatory or frozen grief. This is grief that comes from anticipating a future loss

Did you know you can join an ongoing CPS case to fight for the best outcome for the children in many circumstances?

When Child Protective Services (CPS) receives a credible allegation of abuse or neglect of a child, they will begin an investigation.

What is a CPS investigation caseworker looking for? The caseworker will likely interview the kids as part of the investigation...

Mediation is a dispute-resolution process where an impartial third party helps the parties and their attorneys to talk about your case...

Your divorce is finalized when the judge hearing your case signs Final Orders, and a trial is not the only way to obtain the Final Order...

Child Refusing Parent Visitation? Sometimes the refusal is just for a temporary period. Always ask your child why.

A non-parent party has a couple of ways to show they have standing to intervene into a Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship:

In Texas, child custody is called "conservatorship". Instead of referring to a parent as a "custodian", in Texas is named "conservator"...

Is Your Emotional Reasoning Telling You The Truth? Cognitive distortion that makes you think that because you feel certain way it is true

There's something about going to court that makes you nervous. Some people get excited, and others feel mixed emotions...

The vacation season with children is an invaluable opportunity to strengthen family bonds and build the confidence in children

If you are in a situation where Child Protective Services (CPS) has completed an investigation into allegations of child abuse or neglect...

It is important that you understand the different types of adoption if you are considering adopting.

Here are some tips on how to manage your emotions and stress when going through a divorce, or any other major break-up...