Q. Have the family district courts stopped hearing hearings and trials? A. No. Most county and district courts are still holding virtual hearings via Zoom for hearings and half-day bench trials. Jury ...

A stepparent plays an important role in their stepchild’s life. As a stepparent, even if you provide the same love, care, and financial support for your stepchild as their own biological parent, you ...

Few experiences in life are as intimidating or as stressful as receiving a visit from Child Protective Services (CPS). In many cases, parents are surprised to see CPS at their doorstep and have no ...

Many people consider animals to be well-loved members of their family; but, in the eyes of Texas law, pets are property. In child custody and visitation issues, a judge will always rule in favor of ...

A consistent holiday schedule can create stability so a child can prepare for where they will spend their time. There are a few ways parents can create this schedule, depending on how they get along ...