Terminating parental rights is one of the most serious and final decisions a parent or the Court can make. Whether it was done voluntarily, by a court order, or as part of an adoption or custody agreement, some parents wonder if it might be possible to undo that decision. Can you regain your parental rights,…

You never thought you’d be in this position—sitting at the kitchen table, running the numbers on a notepad, and figuring out if you can afford to keep the house. The same house where the two of you had celebrated birthdays, painted the nursery, and argued over the best spot for the Christmas tree. Since your…

You are sitting in your office when someone you do not know enters unannounced. He hands you a piece of paper and informs you that you have been served. He further explains that you have been issued a Child Support Citation and must appear in family court. Your first inclination may be to wad up…

Going through a divorce is emotionally exhausting, but what if your spouse’s actions go beyond the typical stress of separation? In Texas, it may be possible to sue for emotional distress in certain circumstances. However, the legal process for a claim of this kind can be tricky. You should understand how Texas courts address such…

You may strongly desire to obtain a protective order against your spouse. However, the chances of getting the order without reliable proof of abuse are slim. In Texas, you must show evidence to corroborate your assertion. To evaluate claims for protective orders, judges will take both the legitimacy of the request and underlying fears into…

Paying child support is a legal and financial obligation that most parents take seriously. But what happens if you overpay? Whether it was due to a clerical error, miscommunication, or another reason you didn’t anticipate, overpayment can create frustration and confusion. Naturally, the question arises: “Can I get reimbursed for child support if I overpaid?”…

Your family law case can be full of emotion. After all, they deal with sensitive subjects like divorce, custody of a child, and the division of assets. Should the case go to court, you can rest assured that the judge and legal team overseeing every decision will handle your case professionally and with the intent…

Every fall, you take out your favorite deer rifle for hunting season and spend some special weekends in the woods with friends. But as your ongoing divorce and back-and-forth arguments with your soon-to-be ex begin to heat up, a Protective Order has been issued against you. Now, you’re left wondering what this means for you,…

You never imagined yourself having a Protective Order filed against you by your spouse. But here you are, and to make matters worse, you genuinely believe the accusations do not match the truth. You feel blindsided by the whole thing and suspect the claims are exaggerated or even fabricated to gain favor with the court…

You met someone special, and your relationship grew. Then, life took an unexpected turn–you discovered you were pregnant. Marriage quickly followed, and you became parents. Unfortunately, the marriage didn’t unfold as planned, and on top of that, you couldn’t help but wonder if the child was really yours. After the divorce, you began paying child…