I. Question Presented Why must counsel preserve trial error for appellate review, what consequences follow an omitted preservation step, and how should those duties be
When a court makes a decision affecting a family, meaningful review can depend on the work performed during trial. A substantial complaint may never receive
Preserving security when family arrangements change A child’s security depends in part on having responsible adults close enough to notice when something is wrong and
These eighteen talking points accompany Children Need Parents Who Can Protect Them. Read them alongside the article for its supporting discussion and sources. The focus
Question presented Can uncertainty in the operative terms of Texas Family Code § 6.001 impair statutory fair notice or the meaningful opportunity of a responding
Question presented How should Texas courts account for children’s existing security when a divorce proceeding reallocates parental powers exclusively, particularly where residence, psychological treatment, education,
A guide to intake, attorney duties, client authority, and defining representation through identification of the rights and interests at stake. A spouse or parent should
Question presented When a divorce is sought under Texas Family Code § 6.001, should evidence of the security the marriage provides its children inform the
