Child custody is often one of the most complex and misunderstood aspects of divorce and family law. Mistaken assumptions about child custody and failure to adequately take the interests of the children into account can have damaging long-term consequences. At Connolly & Shireman in Houston, our attorneysRead more →
What is the Texas Family Code and why is it important to understand the recent changes? If you are thinking of asking the Court for an increase in child support or medical support (health insurance), or if you have just been sued for more child support, youRead more →
Have you been contacted by Child Protective Services (CPS) regarding your termination of parental rights in Texas. “Termination of parental rights in Texas” are among the most terrifying words a parent can hear. Child Protective Services (CPS) have broad powers to impact families in their efforts toRead more →
If a parent designates one person to care for a child and relinquishes their rights to make it happen, the parent can still lose their rights even if the intended plan doesn’t work out. Parents should never sign a document that has a permanent or lasting effectRead more →
There’s probably a lot you don’t know about what a child support attorney does. For example, child support attorneys may be hired to represent the person requesting child support or the person from whom the support is being requested from. A child support attorney is hired by a personRead more →
Becoming a foster parent is often a very rewarding experience. Sometimes, the opportunity comes along to adopt a foster child and make him or her a permanent part of your family. When you want to pursue this option, the law firm of Connolly & Shireman is hereRead more →
As more couples delay marriage or have children while in committed relationships without getting married, when these relationships end, the question of custody can be a confusing one. In order to protect the children and limit the amount of disruption, parents should make every effort to comeRead more →
Under Texas law, children have the right to financial support from both of their parents. The child support system exists to provide children with that support in situations where their parents are divorced or otherwise living apart. At Connolly & Shireman in Houston, we work on behalfRead more →
Although parents generally have primary responsibility for caring for their children, visitation rights of grandparents and foster parents play major roles in the lives of many children as well. If your ability to provide care and attention to a child is being threatened, you deserve an opportunityRead more →
It is a longstanding principle under both federal and Texas state law that parents have a fundamental right to make decisions about the care and custody of their children. Part of this includes the right to make decisions about which family members get to spend time withRead more →