In custody disputes, fathers tend to think that they are squarely behind the eight-ball, even before they have an initial hearing before the court. This is because of well-founded fears that family court is a bastion for mothers and that men tend not to get a fair...
Fathers’ Rights
What should I do with a restraining order against me?
Parents embroiled in custody and parenting time disputes may already be stressed out. The prospect of one person deciding when or whether you can see your own children is enough to make a bad situation much worse. If the relationship is particularly contentious, it is...
Wide number of situations can warrant a paternity suit in Texas
Many cases in the family court system can be emotional and life-changing for all involved. Cases involving paternity can affect the parents, the child and may involve all sorts of situations and scenarios. Texas parents can benefit from knowing what to expect and what...
Framing custody for dad requires understanding motives
Texas law talks the talk when it comes to expressing that the best interests of the children are met by ensuring they get what amounts to equal time with mom and dad. It's not supposed to matter whether the parents are unmarried or divorcing.Very often, that's not how...
Our firm can help with the legal implications of paternity
For people who find themselves involved in a child support dispute, paternity can sometimes prove to be a key issue. Perhaps a man thinks that a woman is seeking support from him even though the child is probably not his. Much more common is the scenario where a woman...
What are the three ways to establish paternity in Texas?
When a couple has a child in Texas, it is important to everyone that there be a legal father on record. There are numerous reasons for this. It is in the best interest of the child to know who the father is. The mother can benefit from knowing exactly where she should...
The importance of shared parenting and a parenting plan
Texas parents who share a child but have parted ways will still have to have contact with one another to discuss the care of the child. Disputes between the couple have to be put to the side in the best interest of the child. Family law issues, however, can be...
Understanding paternity fraud — — Part IV
Many legal cases of paternity fraud are revealed when a Texas father finds out at a later date that the child he has believed to be his for a long time is not related to him. In such cases, the father may consult an experienced lawyer in order to help him initiate a...
Understanding paternity fraud — Part III
Paternity fraud can be heartbreaking for a man who has believed for a long time that a child he raised as his biological offspring is not. Because of this belief, this man made sacrifices to raise the child. The emotional pain and suffering that is obviously caused by...
Understanding paternity fraud — Part II
In Texas, like elsewhere in the country, establishing paternity of a newborn baby is generally a routine task that is officially recognized in the hospital where the baby was born. As noted in the first blog on the topic of paternity, sometimes, an apparent father is...