There’s a trap in Texas discovery that catches self-represented people constantly, and it comes from reading the wrong rule. The automatic disclosure rule everyone quotes does not apply to your case If you go looking online, you’ll find a bunch of articles saying that since 2021 Texas requires automatic initial disclosures. Both sides have to … Read more
I see this one constantly. Somebody shows up with a three-inch binder of text message screenshots, absolutely certain it’s going to end the case, and then it never gets in front of the judge because they don’t know how to admit it. Having text message evidence in Texas family court and getting that evidence admitted … Read more
A mediated settlement agreement in Texas isn’t a proposal, and it isn’t a draft you get to sleep on and revise in the morning. If it meets the requirements in the Texas Family Code, it’s about as close to bulletproof as anything gets in family law, and most pro se litigants don’t find that out … Read more
If you’re trying to modify custody or possession in Texas, there’s one phrase you need to understand before you ever file anything: material and substantial change in circumstances. That’s the standard under Texas Family Code Section 156.101, and it’s a much higher bar than most people expect. The Case That Explains Why “Things Are Different … Read more
Retirement accounts are often the most valuable — and most mishandled — assets in a Texas divorce. Learn how 401ks, IRAs, and pensions are divided, why QDROs matter, and the costly mistakes couples make when they skip this step.
When your co-parent moves the children without permission, every hour counts. Learn whether your order was violated, how to file for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, and what emergency remedies Texas courts can grant immediately.
Substance abuse is one of the most serious factors in Texas custody cases. Learn what courts look for, how to document active abuse, how to request drug testing, and what path forward exists for a parent in recovery.
Contempt of court is the most powerful enforcement tool in Texas family law — but filing it or defending against it requires precision. Learn the two types of contempt, what you must prove, and what the court can do when it finds a violation.
Children in high-conflict Texas divorces suffer real harm when exposed to parental conflict. Learn the specific steps to shield your kids, maintain stability, and show the court you’re the parent who puts your children first.
Pro se litigants who cite case law in their filings speak the language of the court. Learn where to find free Texas family law case law, how to evaluate whether a case helps you, and how to cite it correctly — without using AI to fake it.