Monthly Archives: March 2026
Your Austin Family Law Questions Answered: Does the Mother Always Get the Children in an Austin Divorce?
One of the most common questions parents ask during a divorce in Austin is whether the mother automatically receives custody of the children. Indeed, many Austin parents have heard this belief (and myth) repeated for years. However, the truth of the matter is that Texas child custody laws do not automatically favor one parent… Read More »
Are You Ready to Split but Your Spouse Wants to Stay?
Individuals seeking divorce in Austin often find themselves in a difficult position when they are ready to end their marriage but their spouse refuses to agree. Many individuals in Austin considering divorce believe that both spouses must consent before a divorce can begin. However, Texas divorce laws do not require both spouses to agree… Read More »
Parent-Child Reunification Therapy After Divorce in Texas: What Is It and Is It Lawful?
Divorce and child custody disputes in Austin can become especially complex when a child resists or refuses contact with one parent. In recent years, Texas courts have sometimes ordered a form of counseling known as parent-child reunification therapy to address these situations. A recent and highly publicized case involving a young woman from Austin… Read More »
Texas Mother Allegedly Plots to Conceal Daughter, Avoid Child Custody Agreement
A recent case in Central Texas has drawn attention to how quickly child custody disputes can escalate when court orders are ignored. According to local news reports, a woman in her early forties from the Round Rock area was arrested after investigators determined she allegedly conspired with another woman to hide her 8-year-old daughter… Read More »