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Can a relationship work after trust is broken? It all depends on the willingness of the parties to be honest about what happened and their desire to mend what has been broken. As a divorce attorney, I’ve had endless conversations with clients about what happens when trust is broken and how to build back trust...
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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, parents’ circumstances can change dramatically and grounds for full custody of a child, more parenting time or changes in...
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Whether you believe a mistake was made in your original divorce case or a party to your divorce is dealing with a substantial change in circumstances years later, you may be able to take steps to amend divorce decree orders. The Texas Family Code sets forth strict guidelines regarding the modification of divorce decree provisions,...
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The death of a parent is a tragic event for any child to experience. In Texas, the court will look out for the child’s best interests and place them in a stable environment to help them cope and heal. The new custodian can vary depending on the situation. Surviving parent Generally, the court will award...
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Parents all across Texas are bound by a custody or visitation order. These orders are essential in protecting both a parent’s access to a child as well as the best interests of a child. However, as time goes on, circumstances change and these orders may need modification. One such change is if one of the parents...
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Over the years, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has ruled on two important cases relating to child custody. In addition, the U.S. Congress has passed federal legislation. In 1972, the court ruled (Stanley v. Illinois) that unmarried fathers have fundamental parenting rights; in 1983 (Lehr v. Robertson), SCOTUS ruled that biological fathers must demonstrate a...
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Celebrity couples have been getting a lot of press lately for their amicable breakups. Perhaps the most notable among these couples is actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her ex-husband Chris Martin, who coined the term “conscious uncoupling.” Other celebrities have followed suit, including actor Orlando Bloom and model Miranda Kerr, who announced their divorce earlier this...
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Dad entering jail cell wondering when can parental rights be terminated if a parent is incarcerated
Can Parental Rights Be Terminated if a Parent Is Incarcerated?
June 24, 2025Justin Sisemore
solde custody vs full custody
Sole Custody vs. Full Custody in Texas: What’s the Difference Under Texas Law?
June 19, 2025Justin Sisemore
Parents arguing in front of child about 50/50 custody in Texas
Understanding 50/50 Custody in Texas
March 6, 2025Justin Sisemore

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