In Texas, juvenile justice proceedings are a subset of the Family Code. The juvenile system operates very differently from criminal courts for adults. Juvenile proceedings marry aspects of family court with those of civil court. There are many reasons juvenile justice...
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Grounds for the termination of parental rights in Texas
When one becomes a parent in Texas and elsewhere, it is likely that they consider all the future memories he or she will make with their child. Unfortunately, not all parents remain active in a child’s life. This may be due to a split or a divorce, but it may also be...
What happens if your spouse refuses to get a divorce?
Going through a divorce can be a traumatic time for everyone involved. A divorce is full of emotions along with important matters that need to be decided. Not every couple agrees that a marriage is over in some circumstances. Sometimes, one spouse holds out hope that...