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Family Law
Girl on Swing
When parents disagree about issues involving their kids—child custody, visitation, rights, duties and the like—those differences need to be hashed out in court or mediation. In some cases, the court, parents, guardians or a government agency may request that a neutral attorney be brought in to help figure out what arrangements would be in the...
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Man and Woman sitting at a table outside in a park like area. Man is reaching for woman's hands, woman is beginning to place her hand in his.
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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Child Care
Many parents need to place their children in daycare while they are at work or school. Daycare can be a big financial strain for many parents, especially those who struggle to make ends meet. And the cost of daycare continues to climb. According to MyKidReports.com, the average monthly cost for daycare in Texas rose to...
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A father kidnapping his young son
When parents don’t get along, disagreements about child custody and visitation can get heated. In extreme situations, a parent may even flee to another city, state or country to prevent the other parent from having access to their child. The question is: When is it kidnapping to take your child away and out of the...
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Young child with father who has fathers rights in Texas.
Table of contents: What are a father’s rights in Texas? Key child custody laws in Texas for fathers How Texas courts make custody and visitation decisions What to do if you’re a father who wants primary or equal custody Texas fathers’ rights for same-sex parents How can a father get full custody in Texas? Three...
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process of visitation rights for military child custody
Military Child Custody Explained Military child custody issues can pose challenges for civilians and service members. How is child custody and support handled when a military parent has sole custody or shares joint physical custody and is transferred, deployed or returns home? We address your questions about Texas military child custody and military relocation and child custody here. ...
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Can divorced parents live together Exploring Legal Boundaries
Tips for co parenting in the same house As a family law attorney, I talk with clients every day about custody and visitation options for kids when parents decide to split. When it comes to co parenting after divorce, continuing to live together isn’t for everybody but it does work for some exes. The question...
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How To Change A Court Order For Child Custody Legal Advice
When parents share custody, it isn’t unusual for one parent or the other to request changes to their custody orders at some point in time. The modification of parenting plan arrangements often makes sense as a child gets older and their needs change. The parents’ lives, careers and financial circumstances can also change over time,...
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What is the purpose of child support
Why does child support exist? In the state of Texas, and most states in general, both parents have a legal obligation and duty to financially support their children when those children are in their care. Questions of child support and who pays child support arise when parents get divorced or an unmarried couple breaks up...
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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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