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How Can I Speed Up the Adoption Process?

How Can I Speed Up the Adoption Process?

Adopting a child is one of the most rewarding journeys a family can take. However, the process can be lengthy and sometimes overwhelming. To speed it up, prospective parents mus…

Modifying Child Support and Custody Orders In Texas: What You Need to Know

Modifying Child Support and Custody Orders In Texas: What You Need to Know

For child support, common reasons include changes in income, employment, or healthcare costs. Custody modifications typically involve the child’s preference (if aged 12 or older…

What Is the Average Cost of Child Custody Lawyers in Houston, TX

What Is the Average Cost of Child Custody Lawyers in Houston, TX?

The average expense of hiring a child custody attorney in Houston, TX, generally starts with a retainer fee ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, largely depending on the case’s compl…

Navigating The War Of Family Law The Essential Guide For Finding The Right Attorney

Navigating the Waters of Family Law: The Essential Guide to Finding the Right Attorney

Finding the right family law attorney is a pivotal step in navigating the complexities of legal matters that affect the core of personal life—divorce, custody battles, or estate…

Can Your Children Choose To Live WIth You

Can Your Children Decide To Live With You?

Perhaps the toughest part of a contentious divorce is how it impacts kids, particularly teenagers. The proceedings can be lengthy and divisive, and may expose younger family mem…

Preparing For The End Of Your Marriage

Preparing for the End of your Marriage!

Are you contemplating a divorce, or do you think your spouse is? Here at The Essex Law Firm, I tell my clients, even if you are in the happiest of marriages, all marriages, sadl…

Christmas For Kids

Christmas Is For Kids

Helping Families Plan Stress-Free Holiday Gift Giving In previous years I have written about holiday strategies for families. It is important to get through this period without …

Which Parent Decides On School Attendance During Pandemics

Which parent decides on school attendance during pandemics?

When thinking about the law, one of the most important considerations is how legal decisions are made. Many times, courts are asked to rule about something that has already happ…

Why Am I Paying Child Support With A Joint Custody Arrangement

Why am I Paying Child Support in a Joint Custody Arrangement?

Why am I paying child support in a joint custody arrangement? This question comes up frequently in divorce negotiations, and it’s a good one. In Texas, the term “jo…

Common Misconceptions About Child Custody In Texas

Common Misconceptions about Child Custody in Texas

Transcription below: I’m Marivonne Essex and I’m the Red Headed Lawyer and I want to talk to you today about some common misconceptions that I see people speak to me about when…

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