Terminating Parental Rights in Texas: FAQ Answers [2022]
From time to time, clients ask us about terminating parental rights in Texas. Usually, it’s because the other parent is not involved in the child’s life or is exhibiting dangerous…
Texas Standard Possession Order | 2026 Update
Looking for the 2026 Standard Possession Calendar? Click here to view it. The Texas Standard Possession Order (SPO) is the default visitation schedule courts use when parents cannot agree on…
Answer and counter petition for divorce [TX]
Being unexpectedly served with divorce papers can set off a flood of emotions – anger, sadness, confusion. Most people have no idea what to do next. Do you just accept…
Failing to Pay Child Support in Texas (2026 Update)
Failing to pay child support in Texas can lead to jail time, wage garnishment, license suspensions, passport revocation, and other serious consequences. Texas courts have broad enforcement powers under the…
Texas’ Mandatory Reporting Laws: Failure to Report Child Abuse or Neglect [2022]
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse in Texas In Texas, anyone who suspects a child has been abused or neglected has a legal obligation to report it. Educators are held to…
Spousal Immunity In Texas: What Is It Really?
If your spouse has been accused of a crime in Texas, can you refuse to testify at their trial? In most cases, the answer is yes – but there are…
What is a war crime?
War crimes are “grave breaches” of international laws designed to hold individuals criminally responsible for actions that take place during an armed conflict. A set of treaties referred to as…
Spring Break Visitation in Texas: Who Gets the Kids? [2026]
It’s Spring Break for many students in Texas, a time for kiddos to refresh, reset and rejoice over a week with no school. But what does this school holiday mean…
Can a Child Pick Which Parent to Live with in Texas?
In Texas, a child cannot choose which parent to live with until age 18. However, under Texas Family Code § 153.009 , children age 12 or older have the right…