Adoption Process in Texas: What You Need to Know
Adoption is a beautiful journey that brings joy and forever homes to countless children. But the road to adoption in Texas can also be an emotional roller coaster. With so…
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Adoption is a beautiful journey that brings joy and forever homes to countless children. But the road to adoption in Texas can also be an emotional roller coaster. With so…
How Does Texas Define Parental Kidnapping? It’s against Texas law for a noncustodial parent to knowingly entice or persuade a child to leave the custody of the custodial parent, guardian,…
In Texas, there is something called the “Children’s Bill of Rights.” Unless you have been through a divorce or custody dispute, you probably haven’t even heard of this before. The…
Are Divorce Rates Higher Around the Holidays? Yes, divorce filings in Texas increase significantly following the holiday season, with January through March seeing the highest spike. While divorce filings actually…
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 to…
Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful times in your life. That’s especially true if children are involved. Emotions can run high and disagreements about parenting…
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…
Which Courts Handle Divorce Cases in Denton County? Denton County divorces are heard in eight district courts, all located in the Denton County Courts Building at 1450 E. McKinney Street…
If your ex has denied you child visitation, you probably feel angry, frustrated, and helpless. What was supposed to be fun, quality time with your child has now become a…