Here is a list of our most-viewed Family Law articles in the past year. Topics include child custody, fathers’ rights, high-conflict divorce, marital property and property division, common law marriage, and alimony in Texas.
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Top 10 Family Law Articles for 2025
1. Child Custody in Texas During the Holidays
Jack Beesley explains how the Texas Family Code has codified a holiday possession order that provides both parents holiday time with their children after a divorce – such as periods during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
2. Child Custody Basics in Texas
Claire James outlines the essential basics of child custody in Texas, including explaining the differences between conservatorship and possession.
3. Fathers’ Rights: Living Close to Your Ex to Benefit from Texas Family Code’s Expanded Standard Possession
Jack Beesley outlines father’s rights in relation to the Texas Family Code’s expanded Standard Possession Order.
4. Is Your Ex a Narcissist? Parenting with a High-Conflict Parent, pt 1
Is your Ex a narcissist? While research indicates only 0.5% to 5% of people actually have Narcissistic Personality Disorder, “high-conflict coparents” share traits with narcissists, and their behavior frequently leads to child custody litigation.
5. Is Your Ex a Narcissist? Parenting with a High-Conflict Parent, pt 2
Claire James continues her series on parenting with a high-conflict ex. Here, she outlines five ways to minimize drama.
6. Fathers’ Rights: Summer Possession Schedules and Maximizing Time with Your Children
While divorced fathers generally see their children less during the school year (than do divorced mothers), summer provides a great opportunity for fathers to spend more quality time with their children. Family Law attorney Jack Beesely explains the Summer Possession Period and options in Texas.
7. Marital Property Basics
Claire James explains and compares the basic elements of community property and separate property in the state of Texas.
8. Back to School: A Divorced Parent’s Guide to a New School Year
Jack Beesley explains divorced parents’ rights regarding a child’s schooling, including selection of school, access to school records, and information on school uniforms and supplies as well as school attendance.
9. What About Alimony? Spousal Maintenance in Texas
How Texas treats and/or limits post-divorce spousal maintenance by restricting eligibility, requiring spouses to work toward financial independence, and capping the amount and duration of payments.
10. Common Law Marriage in Texas – Myths and Facts
While Texas is one of a few states that still recognizes the doctrine of common-law marriage (also known as informal marriage), it is not favored by courts and can be difficult to prove.
