Often in divorce, the focus tends to be on custody between spouses, but what about the grandparents involved? A simple conversation between the grandparent and grandchild’s parent may be all you need to get a visitation arrangement everyone is happy with; however, this isn’t always the case. In situations where an agreement cannot be made…
In 2019, just after months of taking the bench as County Court 13 Judge, Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, entered into what would be a four- battle / appeal process regarding her right to exhibit a pride flag in her courtroom. A complaint filed by a local defense attorney to the State Commission of Judicial conduct promoted…
Whether it be child custody or divorce, chances are you’ll have questions about what family court is like. If you’ve never been to court before, it’s natural to have questions about what to wear or what to expect if you find yourself in this position. In Texas, a good portion of family law cases get…
About National Adoption Month National Adoption Month first began as National Adoption Week in 1984 after President Regan proclaimed it so. The month is an initiative that brings awareness surrounding adoption issues, highlights the need for teens in the system to get adopted, and brings to the forefront the value of youth engagement. In more…
When COVID-19 hit in 2020, it sent reverberations across the world. Stay-at-home orders, limited public gatherings, remote instructions for students and the switch to work-from-home, have all had major impacts on the family unit with children affected the most. The fallout from the pandemic has now produced numbers that show kids being set back several…
Each year, Texas produces high rates of adoptions. In 2019, the state surpassed 6,000 adopted children. Over the past decade, Texas has seen a 25% increase in adoptions making that the highest number it’s ever been, and for the first time, the number of children entering the system is lower than those leaving it for…
The Roe V Wade decision was a significant milestone in American history in 1973. It provided women with a right to abortion; an important factor in modern women’s healthcare. The overturning of that decision on June 24, 2022, proved again to be another significant day in American history. So, what does the overturning of this…
As of the date of this post, children 12 years of age and older are eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccination. In the coming weeks, it’s likely that children under the age of 12 will also become eligible to receive the vaccination. So what does this mean for parents, and who gets to make the…
In the last six years since the 2015 Supreme Court’s decision to establish nationwide marriage equality, so much has changed for same-sex couples and parents but we are still fighting to make things better for all families in San Antonio. As we celebrate Pride Month, we celebrate the legal union of same-sex couples while acknowledging…
If you are thinking of adopting a child, here is where to start and some of the things to consider. Adoption can be one of the most rewarding experiences for families. It’s also one of the most rewarding in family law as well. A family making the decision to adopt a child as a member…