How Unmarried Parents Establish Custody Rights I got a call recently “We were never married, so how do I actually get custody?” The answer is a SAPCR, short for Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship. It’s … Read more
Proving a Parent Is Unfit in a Texas Custody Case Let’s get one thing clear: Texas courts don’t label parents “unfit” just because one side says so. The term is thrown around constantly in custody … Read more
Custody and Support for Special-Needs Children in Texas Divorce Caring for a child with special needs requires structure, consistency, and long-term planning. When divorce enters the picture, those needs don’t pause – and the legal … Read more
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