Family Law

Child custody decisions are significant and often emotionally charged matters that arise when parents separate or divorce. While parents can develop their own custody arrangements, the courts play a crucial role in determining what is best for the child's well-being....

When going through divorce, you have several options available. These days, fewer people opt for taking their case directly to court and instead look for alternative methods. Mediation serves as one of the most popular alternative methods to litigation. But what...

When adopting a child in Texas, prospective adoptive parents must obtain a copy of the child's genetic history from the adoption agency or attorney. In addition, Texas law requires prospective adoptive parents to receive information about the child's birth family,...

Contemporary long-term marital relationships in the U.S. are much different than they were decades ago when most state courts only recognized official, licensed marriages. However, Texas is one of the few states that does formally recognize the common-law relationship...

The state legislature has made changes to the Texas Family Code to permit courts to do away with the parent-child relationship and the obligation to pay child support in cases of mistaken paternity. If you need to challenge paternity, here are some important things to...

Texas family law recognizes that grandparents can play an important role in raising their grandchildren. Grandparents have a variety of rights regarding custody, visitation, and family matters. It's important to be familiar with these rights to avoid unnecessary...