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Protecting Your Assets in a Texas Divorce, What You Must Know
Divorce is never easy, and when it comes to dividing assets, the emotional and financial stakes can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re contemplating
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
Can a Biological Parent Stop an Adoption in Texas
A biological parent can sometimes prevent an adoption, but an objection does not decide every case. The answer depends on the parent’s
Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights in Texas
Voluntary relinquishment of parental rights in Texas involves a formal affidavit that may be used to obtain a court order ending the
How to Start the Adoption Process in Texas
Start the Texas adoption process by identifying the type of adoption you are considering and gathering the records that show the child’s
Denied Visitation in Texas: Enforcement or Modification—and What Changed in 2025
A practical guide to choosing the remedy that fits the order, the evidence, and the child’s future. The short answer When court-ordered
Texas Divorce and Custody Mediation: What to Expect and How to Prepare
How informed preparation can reduce unnecessary conflict and turn workable terms into a durable agreement. How Mediation Works Mediation is a structured
What Texas Senate Bill 870 Changed About Child Support Administration
As of September 1, 2023, Texas child support law changed with the enactment of Senate Bill 870, 88th Texas Legislature. Unlike a
What Does ‘The Best Interest of the Child’ Mean in Texas?
How Texas Courts Determine the Best Interest of the Child In Texas, the best interest of the child is the court’s primary
Three Mistakes to Avoid Before Filing for Divorce in Texas
One of the first questions prospective clients ask is, “What should I do before I file for divorce?” Every family is different, but
How High-Conflict Divorce Can Affect Children
Building a Future Children Can Live In A recent article published by the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted research examining the long-term effects
How Do Child Custody Modification Work in Texas?
One of the most common questions parents ask is “whether custody orders can be changed after a divorce or SAPCR (Suit Affecting