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New Texas Law Safeguards Parental Rights Over Medical Decisions in Custody Disputes
Texas parents often worry about how the everyday decisions they make as parents can be misinterpreted by the Child Protective Services Division of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Choices like seeking a second medical opinion, opting for alternative healthcare options, or homeschooling have been known to trigger CPS calls. Even when… Read More »
Why Shared Parenting Works
When a relationship ends, figuring out how to co-parent effectively may be one of the most challenging parts of what comes next. Children benefit when they have meaningful time with both parents. This is backed up by a large body of research, and as a result, courts have changed their rulings over recent years…. Read More »
Most Common Custody Battles
In an ideal world, co-parents would always agree on potential custody arrangements. They’d both be focused on what’s best for their children and cooperate to create a schedule that helps their children thrive. Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. When there are drastic disagreements about who’s a more capable parent, where the child should… Read More »
How a Child’s Age Shapes Custody and Visitation in Texas
While many states don’t adjust custody expectations and recommendations based on age, Texas does. If you’re new to co-parenting or navigating a split, it’s important to understand how your child’s growth may affect your custody schedule. If you feel that the state’s recommendations are inappropriate, it’s also helpful to understand what it will take… Read More »
How SB 1559 and SB 1398 Will Affect Houston Divorce and Custody Cases
Texas legislators recently passed two bills that are likely to have a significant impact on family law cases across the state, highlighting the importance of working with a Texas family law attorney who is able to adapt and adjust to changes in state law. Although these bills both went into effect September 1, 2025,… Read More »
Divorce on Biblical Grounds: What Does it Mean Legally in Texas?
When someone announces that they are seeking a divorce on biblical grounds, it’s bound to start a discussion. Divorce is a unique legal matter in that it often has both a legal side and a spiritual side—but what does it mean to seek divorce on biblical grounds, and what does that mean for people… Read More »
How Courts Issue Injunctions Against Presidential Actions
Nationwide injunctions have been in the news constantly in recent months, reviving a discussion on what they are and the role they play in our system of checks and balances. Used to curb executive power and stop potentially unlawful policies, a recent Supreme Court decision changed how and when they can be used. This… Read More »
SB 942 & Retroactive Child Support – Died in the House
When parents are not married or live together, one parent typically pays child support to the other. While it can be either parent, most often the father pays child support to the mother. SB 942 would potentially require fathers to begin paying child support before the child is born, alleviating some of the financial… Read More »
Parental Rights Over Social Media and Kid Privacy This Summer
The long, lazy days of summer often mean that children spend much more time in front of screens. Children connect to and through technology, from televisions to laptops to phones. Parents want to supervise this use, and in some cases, may even want to limit the child’s use. For example, while many parents are… Read More »
What happens after people ignore Texas court orders?
Court orders issued in family law cases help resolve disagreements between spouses and structure shared parental responsibilities. Judges can issue orders related to property division, parenting time and financial support. They can require that people split certain assets, sell property or take responsibility for specific household debts. Most people who are subject to court… Read More »
