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May 9, 2022 Family

Original Petition for Divorce in Texas: Starting the Process

In Texas, a divorce case begins with something called an “original petition for divorce.” Basically, this is the document that...

May 9, 2022 Family

When most people think of Texas, they think of cowboys, cattle, and the Wild West. However, there is another side...

Apr 14, 2022 Family

What is parental alienation in Texas? Parental alienation, or Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), occurs when a parent intentionally pits the...

Apr 12, 2022 Family

From time to time, clients ask us about terminating parental rights in Texas. Usually, it’s because the other parent is...

Mar 29, 2022 Family

Note: If you are looking for the 2025 Standard Possession Calendar, go here. Child visitation can be one of the...

Mar 24, 2022 Family

Being unexpectedly served with divorce papers can set off a flood of emotions – anger, sadness, confusion. Most people have...

Mar 24, 2022 Family

If you are a parent who is struggling to make ends meet, you may be tempted to stop paying child...

Mar 24, 2022 Criminal

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse in Texas In Texas, anyone who suspects a child has been abused or neglected has...

Mar 24, 2022 Latest News

If your spouse has been accused of a crime in Texas, can you refuse to testify at their trial? In...