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Few things are as challenging as sharing custody of minor children after the end of a relationship. Texas parents planning to divorce or in the middle of a breakup have to create a parenting plan so that they can work together to raise their children. Although you can...
Many men worry about paying child support for kids who are not theirs. Unfortunately, it does happen. That is why it is important to take a paternity test as soon as you have doubts about the child’s parentage. In fact, many family lawyers suggest taking the test at the time of the child’s birth to prevent you from raising a…
Dissolving your marriage is always going to be a difficult and emotional process. However, the emotions may be even more intense and difficult to manage if your spouse is uncooperative and unwilling to compromise. The compassionate attorneys at Angela Faye Brown & Associates could explain why a contested divorces is often more complex than an uncontested divorce and the differences…
If your marriage is ending, you probably have a lot of questions about what comes next. Our compassionate attorneys at Angela Faye Brown & Associates could walk you through the divorce process and advise you on whether you should use mediation or litigation to resolve your divorce case. The main issues to resolve typically include property division, alimony, child support,…
As you are getting ready to file for divorce, you likely have many questions, including the expected price tag. The compassionate divorce attorneys at Angela Faye Brown & Associates have answers for you. They could help you understand where the costs come from and how to keep them as low as possible. Pro Se If you want to complete the…
Pandemic School Closures Requires Co-Parents To Team Up To Create The Best Home Learning Environments As an experienced child custody lawyer, I am dedicated to helping co- parents keep negotiations positive and focused on your child’s well-being. The shift to virtual education has created a new set of requirements to consider when planning a visitation schedule. I’ve outlined an action…
“Two class of 2021 medical students from Loma Linda University School of Medicine created a book to help children understand why their worlds have changed dramatically in the last few months and why it’s important to stay home during this time. Authors Devon Scott and Samantha Harris created the illustrated story that explores questions about the coronavirus pandemic with sisters…
Losing custody of your child or having the court restrict your access is a devastating experience. But it is particularly heartbreaking if you lose that access because of a default custody order. A default custody order is a judge’s decision in favor of one party due to the opposing party’s inaction. In Texas, the family court may grant a default…
While a parent’s religious beliefs (or lack thereof) usually don’t affect custody decisions, the family court has to consider religion if a parent’s spiritual practices or their religious community is abusive to the child. When it comes to custody decisions, defining religious abuse can sometimes create a very tricky legal situation, particularly if one parent is a member of an…
Rightly or wrongly, Texas is known as a “pro-mother” state when it comes to custody decisions. In this state, if a child’s parents are unmarried, the court will automatically grant the mother legal and physical custody. If the parents are getting divorced, the mother will likely get full custody if the child is 3 years old or younger. Legal and…