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School Records | Denied Access?
Trouble accessing your child’s school records? The school may be in violation of Federal and State laws. What you need to know is right here.
Read More Posted: 8-17-2022Astroworld Festival Ends in Injuries
The Astorwork Festivals was to be a fun event bringing together people after the shutdown from COVID. Unfortunately, it ended in disaster killing several and leaving others with both physical and emotional injuries.
Read More Posted: 2-1-2022Child Custody
Child Custody can be very confusing with all the terms that are used in television shows. Child Custody terms can even vary from state to state.
Understanding Your Custody Rights
Many parents are confused by the various terms they hear on television regarding child custody. Parents say they want to have 50 50 custody and assume that means that both parents are the custodial parent. Parents assume that 50 50 custody is joint custody. Joint custody refers to decision-making regarding the child and not custodial possession of the child.
Filing for full custody is not what is referred to as sole custody. Sole custody provides that the parent has certain predetermined rights for decision-making. In general, parental custody orders include not only where the child lives the majority of the time but also decision-making authority for the child. Full custody is not a term used in child custody Texas.
In addition to child custody rights, custody Texas includes child support custody. A custody attorney typically will help the custodial parent receive child support. A child custody attorney can help whether you have temporary custody order Texas or you are going straight to mediation and final order.
Finding the Right Child Custody Lawyers
Whether you are looking for the best child custody lawyer, a child custody lawyer for fathers, a cheap custody lawyer, or even a pro bono custody lawyer it is important to get the right child custody help. An affordable family law attorney can be the best custody lawyer for your situation. They often are experienced in all areas of family law, child support and child custody.
If you are a father you may want to consider a fathers rights child custody lawyer. They can often be the best child custody attorney for your situation.
If you are struggling to find an affordable family law attorney because resources are tight you might want to look for a resource that offers unbundled services or pro bono child custody lawyers. This may be the best child custody attorney for your circumstances.
Posted: 2-1-2022Divorce Checklist for Parent
As parents contemplate ending their marriage they must also consider the impact ending that relationship will have on how they parent. Too often parents enter into divorce without fully understanding the challenges
Read More Posted: 3-22-2021Third-round Stimulus Checks and Child Support
Many Americans have heard about the forthcoming third-round stimulus checks that are being proposed, but not how owing back child support or other debt may affect your payment.
Read More Posted: 3-1-2021What Factors Effect Your Stimulus Check | Back Child Support
Many Americans have heard about the forth coming stimulus check but have no idea the impact of back child support.
Read More Posted: 4-6-2020Unemployed and Struggling with Child Support
The COVID-19 crisis has shuttered many business that have left many unemployed and unable to pay child support. Unemployment claims are at an all time high. Official indicate that it may be sometime before those left laid off or unemployed will be able to return to work.
Read More Posted: 4-2-2020Shelter-in-place due to COVID-19 | Visitation
Shelter-in-place order due to COVID-19 have custodial parents wondering if they can deny visitation with the non-custodial parent due to the shelter-in-place orders that have been placed across much of Texas.
Read More Posted: 3-28-2020Visitation Schedules and School Cancellation due to COVID-19
Parents wonder how visitation schedule and school cancellations due to the COVID-19 outbreak work. There is a lot of confusion as to when summer break starts. If they follow the summer schedule for visitation or follow
Read More Posted: 3-25-2020What Can Be Done About Parental Alienation
First off the term parental alienation is thrown around a lot. There is no doubt that custodial parent often times participate in behavior that damages the child’s
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Posted: 6-16-2018Help, I Need a Protective Order
Are you a victim of domestic or family violence? Unsure what to do? A protective order may be needed if…
Posted: 4-20-2018Read More
Family Law Pro Bono Lawyers
Pro bono lawyers in Houston do exist. However, the amount of time that each lawyer is able to dedicate to pro bono services can vary. When a lawyer takes on a case pro bono they often
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Posted: 1-26-2018Denied Visitation With The Non-Custodial Parent
When parents choose not to live together, care for the children is a major concern. Denied visitation with the non-custodial parent often occurs. It’s important to know when visitation can be denied and when it cannot be denied
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Posted: 1-17-2018Documents You Need to Have to Prepare for Divorce in Texas
Before filing for divorce in Texas it is important to prepare. There are several different legal documents needed for divorce in Texas.
Posted: 10-25-2017Read More
When Can You Deny Visitation To The Non-Custodial Parent?
When parents choose not to live together many times the custodial parent may wonder “When can you deny visitation to the non-custodial parent in Texas?
Posted: 10-4-2017Read More
Child Visitation When A Parent Has Been Displaced From His or Her Home
Hurricane Harvey affected child visitation for thousands of Texans because the exchange location is not accessible or as a result of displaced parents. Displaced parents find it more difficult to correctly exercise their child visitation.
Posted: 9-14-2017Read More
Child Visitation; After the hurricane. Can’t Find your Child or the Other Parent?
The result of many Texans displaced by Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent flood is that they lose track of their child’s other father. When Custodial Fathers, non-custodial parents and places of exchange are no longer accessible, or parents cannot locate other parents, they are left wondering how this affects their current court order.
Posted: 9-1-2017Read More
Creating a Parenting Plan in Texas That Works for Your Family
Parenting Plan in Texas is required by the courts when parents divorce in Texas. It’s common when couples divorce to become extremely contentious during divorce.
Posted: 8-23-2017Read More
How to Obtain Child Custody In Texas
Parents getting a separating or divorcing in Texas may worry about their children. Child custody will become the primary consideration during this process.
Posted: 8-9-2017Read More
How and When to Change the Amount of Child Support Payments in Texas
Parents can request a Child support modification in Texas. Texas child support orders determine the required amount a non-custodial parent will pay for child support payments in Texas.
Posted: 8-1-2017Read More
How to Establish Visitation in Texas with Your Children
When parent separate, it becomes necessary to determine how the parents will co-parent. Developing a parenting plan that established that establishes a visitation schedule by the non-custodial parent is part of that plan. Read More
Posted: 7-27-2017Governor Abbott Signs Radical Welfare Reform in Law in Texas
Texas Child Protective Services is in crisis. He has been criticized for his supervision of foster care. The agency has been accused of losing track of the child placed under his care. Children placed in foster care and family care cannot be located after placement.
Posted: 7-12-2017Read More
Understanding Fathers Rights in Texas
Fathers ending a relationship with he mother of his child may wonder about his fathers right in Texas. A man can obtain fathers rights in Texas if he is considered the legal father under the Uniform Parentage Act (Texas Family Code Section 160 et seq.). Read More
Posted: 6-21-2017Help, Texas Child Protective Services is Investigating
It can be scary when a Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigator contacts you. Understanding the investigation process and your rights can help alleviate some of the stress of the situation. Read More
Posted: 6-7-2017Becoming a Guardian in Texas
In Texas, becoming a guardian is often a confusing process. Guardianship is often confused with the conservatorship of a minor child. Guardianship is for a person over 18-years of age when needs to have another person assisting with decision-making.
Posted: 5-25-2017Read More
How to Plan to Protect Your Children in Texas If You Are Deported
Being deported is scary, but if you have children, it can be even more frightening. Advanced planning can ensure that you have the right legal documents in place to protect your children if you are deported. Read More
Posted: 5-10-2017What Are My Parental Rights in Texas?
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs. When parents divorce, the parents must learn to co-parent in a very different way. Choices that may have seemed complicated while married might seem impossible after divorce. Read More
Posted: 4-20-2017What Is a Possession and Access Order in Texas?
A Possession and Access Order in Texas is a court order issued by family courts that oversee child visitation rights. Under the Texas Family Code, sections 153.3101-153.317, the court may grant either a The court can decide to issue a “Standard or a non-standard order. Read More
Posted: 4-6-2017No-Fault Divorce in Texas; What You Need to Know
Texas is a no-fault divorce state. Unless you’ve already been through a divorce in Texas, you probably have questions. The process of divorce can be frightening. Read More
Posted: 3-25-2017Child Custody When A Parent Moves Out of State
Child Custody court orders specify the legal obligation of both parents related to the child custody as well as the possession and access of the child. Often the court order will also address what happens if one of the parent moves. Read More
Posted: 3-2-2017Teaching Your Child Responsibility to Build Confidence and Teach Values
Parent often struggle in determining how much responsibility to give the child. Teaching children responsibility through age-appropriate activities helps the child build confidence, trust, and critical thinking.
Posted: 2-12-2017Read More
Determining a Child’s Parent Through Adjudicate Parentage
Usually, it is clear who a child’s parents are – but not always. Sometimes, it takes a court to make the final determination of the identity of one of a child’s parents. Read More
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