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Grandparents’ Rights Articles

Should you mediate your family law case without a lawyer?

Many times I hear potential clients mention the possibility of attending mediation with the opposing party as an alternative to hiring attorneys.  These people generally seem to think that not hiring an attorney is the best way to keep things amicable with the other...
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When can a grandparent sue for possession and access in Texas?

Grandparents are the only people under the Texas Family Code who can file a suit strictly related to possession and access, but they can only do it in very specific, limited circumstances.  Filing suit to request possession and access is different than filing...
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What is mediation?

In most courts in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, mediation is required before you can have a final trial in a family law matter.  In some of the courts it isn't required but is "strongly encouraged."  In my opinion, almost every case is appropriate for...
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Do grandparents have any rights?

In Texas, grandparents have rights only in very limited circumstances.  The general rule is that the parents have a fundamental right to decide how much, if any, access a grandparent should have.  There are two different issues when...
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