Divorce is not just a legal process but also an emotional one. It is normal to experience a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, confusion and fear during divorce. This is especially true when a dispute over child custody arises. Managing these emotional...
Parental Rights
What rights do parents have in Texas?
The Anne E. Casey Foundation reported over 7.4 million children lived in Texas in 2022. Each of these children has parents who have certain rights. Texas law recognizes and outlines these. Parents need to understand the legal protection they have to parent their...
A look at the grounds for the termination of parental rights
The bond between a parent and a child often forms one of the strongest connections in a person's life. In the Texas courts, the severing of this bond only happens under exceptional circumstances. A look at features of Chapter 161 of the Texas Family Code illustrates...
What is a morality clause?
Disputes over parenting issues can both lead to divorce and make settling a divorce more difficult. An issue that often arises between divorcing parents is a difference in opinion about appropriate behavior around the children. When this happens, one or both parents...
Dealing with parental alienation
Although they want the best for their children, parents sometimes let their feelings affect them when going through a divorce. Unfortunately, in some cases, people go as far as to manipulate their children to affect their relationships with the other parents. Referred...
Will I lose visitation because I served time in prison?
Holding on to your rights to visit your child after your divorce has probably been difficult enough. However, you later encountered trouble with the law and had to spend time in prison. Will a Texas court see you as an unfit parent and deny you the right to see your...