Child Custody Laws in Texas: An Overview

December 10, 2019

A judge will always decide a child custody matter on a case-by-case basis. This is an overview of common questions people new to a child custody case may have. What Is a “Contested Custody” Case? The term “contested custody” does…Read More

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Alcohol Testing in Family Law Cases

March 31, 2017

As a family law attorney, I often have clients with children who are concerned about the other parent’s alcohol or drug use.  In the past, I had to tell clients that an alcohol problem was actually worse than a drug…Read More

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Divorce and the Stay-at-Home Parent

March 31, 2017

NMSB Partner Judith Bryant wrote an article for the Winter 2017 issue of the Texas Paralegal Journal titled “Divorce and the Stay-at-Home Parent.” The article focuses on the challenges and realities of divorce for the stay-at-home parent in Texas. In…Read More

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Children’s Involvement in Divorce

May 2, 2013

Children are sadly the subject of many divorce cases. Of course, it is always best to keep children from becoming involved in the actual case whenever possible. Most parents do not intentionally involve their children in the divorce process, but…Read More

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