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How Texas Senate Bill 1559 Impacts Divorce, Custody, and Protective Orders
In 2025, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1559, a significant reform that affects how courts handle family law cases involving domestic
The Impact of Substance Abuse Charges on Divorce & Parenting Time
Substance abuse charges, including DUI, drug possession, or a history of addiction and rehab, can seriously affect divorce proceedings and child custody
Child Custody & Parental Rights Defense: Protecting Families
At Barrera Law Firm (Harlingen, Texas) we understand that disputes over child custody and parental rights are some of the most emotionally
Should You Get a Lawyer for Child Support?
When parents separate or relationships change, one of the most pressing questions often becomes: “Do I need a lawyer for child support?”
Can I Modify Custody in Texas After Drug Use, Arrests, or Family Violence?
When a child’s safety is at risk, Texas law provides powerful tools to help protect them—even after a custody order has already
Out-of-Town Work Schedule? Modify Your Possession and Access Order to Fit Your Life
If you’re a possessory conservator in Texas and your job requires you to work out of town, or on a non-traditional schedule,
Filing for an Uncontested Divorce in Texas: What You Need to Know
Divorce doesn’t always have to be messy, expensive, or drawn out in court. If you and your spouse agree on the major
Grandparents Have Rights to Grandchildren in Texas Within Limits
The Texas Family Code provides that grandparents may have rights to either custody or possession and access of children within very
Modifications of Court Orders in Texas Relating to Possession and Access of Children
Under Texas law, a court ordered possession and access schedule may be modified if it is in the best interest of the
I Want to Expunge My Record… What Should I Do?
Having a criminal record can affect your ability to get a job, rent housing, apply for loans, or even volunteer. But in
How Texas Senate Bill 1559 Impacts Divorce, Custody, and Protective Orders
In 2025, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1559, a significant reform that affects how courts handle family law cases involving domestic
The Impact of Substance Abuse Charges on Divorce & Parenting Time
Substance abuse charges, including DUI, drug possession, or a history of addiction and rehab, can seriously affect divorce proceedings and child custody
Child Custody & Parental Rights Defense: Protecting Families
At Barrera Law Firm (Harlingen, Texas) we understand that disputes over child custody and parental rights are some of the most emotionally
Should You Get a Lawyer for Child Support?
When parents separate or relationships change, one of the most pressing questions often becomes: “Do I need a lawyer for child support?”
Can I Modify Custody in Texas After Drug Use, Arrests, or Family Violence?
When a child’s safety is at risk, Texas law provides powerful tools to help protect them—even after a custody order has already
Out-of-Town Work Schedule? Modify Your Possession and Access Order to Fit Your Life
If you’re a possessory conservator in Texas and your job requires you to work out of town, or on a non-traditional schedule,
Filing for an Uncontested Divorce in Texas: What You Need to Know
Divorce doesn’t always have to be messy, expensive, or drawn out in court. If you and your spouse agree on the major
Grandparents Have Rights to Grandchildren in Texas Within Limits
The Texas Family Code provides that grandparents may have rights to either custody or possession and access of children within very
Modifications of Court Orders in Texas Relating to Possession and Access of Children
Under Texas law, a court ordered possession and access schedule may be modified if it is in the best interest of the
I Want to Expunge My Record… What Should I Do?
Having a criminal record can affect your ability to get a job, rent housing, apply for loans, or even volunteer. But in