Same-sex breakup in Texas: What happens if marriage is no longer legally recognized? Last week, someone asked me what would happen if Texas disallowed gay marriage again – specifically, how that would affect a lesbian … Read more
When “Narcissist” Becomes Noise: Why Kids Who Need Protection Are Being Overlooked As a San Antonio child custody lawyer, I’ve seen trends come and go in Texas courts. Lately, one thing keeps me up at … Read more
How San Antonio Courts View Fathers’ Custody Rights Let’s be real – too many dads walk into custody court thinking they’ve already lost. They’ve heard the horror stories. They assume the judge is going to … Read more
How Texas Courts Evaluate Grandparents’ Rights in Custody Cases If you’re a grandparent worried about a grandchild’s well-being, you might feel like the law is stacked against you. But here’s some hope. Texas law does … Read more
Can a Parent Kidnap Their Own Child in Texas? What You Need to Know Your child didn’t show up. You’re texting. Calling. Waiting. Nothing. Then it hits you – your ex has taken them. No … Read more
Understanding the Legal Process to Change a Child’s Last Name in Texas Can you legally change your child’s last name in Texas without the father’s consent? Yes, you can. But the process, and whether the … Read more
What Happens to the Kids? A Mom’s Guide to Custody During Divorce If you’re thinking about divorce or already going through it, one of your biggest questions is probably, “What’s going to happen to my … Read more
There’s a knock at your door. Someone says they’re with Child Protective Services. Your heart sinks. Maybe you panic. Maybe you freeze. What are they doing here? What are they going to ask? Can they … Read more