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Family Law
Can you sue your ex for emotional damage and distress
The topic of emotional distress frequently arises during conversations that we have with our family law clients. People often claim their spouse’s actions have caused them severe psychological trauma, and in the heat of divorce, they want to seek compensation for emotional distress. Suing for psychological damage or emotional distress is an option in Texas...
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We field questions about parental rights for fathers, day in and day out at our Fort Worth law firm. Dads ask us can a father get full custody, how to get 50 50 custody as a father, how can a father get joint custody and how to win full custody as a father. All of...
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Will I lose custody if I fail a drug test?
Drug testing in child custody cases is a common occurrence in the state of Texas. Parents who abuse drugs or alcohol can face serious consequences, including the loss of custody rights and limited access to their children. If you share custody and have been ordered to undergo drug testing—or you’re seeking to have another parent...
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Discover who pays for child health insurance after divorce in Texas?
In the event of divorce, the state of Texas requires parents to provide medical support for their children. This includes both health insurance and dental insurance. Which parent is responsible for health insurance is generally based on the parents’ income and who serves as the primary conservator of the child but it depends on the...
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Understanding Fathers' Rights in Abortion Legal Cases
Thousands of men in the United States find out they’re going be fathers every day. While this revelation is considered a blessing for many soon-to-be fathers, the notion of impending fatherhood comes as a shock to others. They may feel unprepared to take on the responsibility of becoming a parent or worry they won’t be...
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Malicious Parent Syndrome in Court: Understanding and Defending
Malicious Parent Syndrome refers to situations in which a divorced or divorcing parent deliberately aims to harm the other parent. In some extreme cases, the offending parent may even mistreat their children to tarnish the reputation of the other parent. In Texas, we rarely (if ever) hear the terms malicious mother syndrome, malicious father syndrome...
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teenager sitting on bench with both parents
As children get older, many believe they should have the right to make certain decisions about their lives. For children of divorce, choosing which parent they get to live with is frequently one of those decisions. This leaves both children and parents wondering: How old does a child have to be to choose which parent...
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How to gain custody of a sibling in Texas
Families take many shapes and forms in today’s world. In instances where biological parents are out of the picture or pose a physical or emotional threat to a child, other family members may want to step up and care for that child. While it isn’t unusual for grandparents to seek temporary possession or permanent custody...
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Surrogacy and IVF
Having a baby is a life-changing experience but getting pregnant the natural way isn’t a viable option for every couple. Some couples struggle with infertility issues, and while the emotional turmoil of pregnancy can be so overwhelming for some women, it could put the health of the mother and baby at risk. Fortunately, surrogacy and...
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Child Custody Hearing Form
A lot can change in the years following a divorce and the creation of a custody schedule in Texas. Children grow up; parents get remarried or find new jobs; financial circumstances often fluctuate. During that time, grounds for full custody of a child can change dramatically between the parents, which may necessitate a change in...
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Division of Assets in Divorce Who Gets What
Division of Assets in Divorce: Who Gets What?
November 15, 2023
Dissolution vs Divorce: Understanding the Legal Separation Spectrum
Dissolution vs Divorce: Understanding the Legal Separation Spectrum
November 8, 2023
How much does it cost to adopt a child
How much does it cost to adopt a child?
November 1, 2023

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