Daily Tool
The Daily Tool posts below offer nuggets of information in bite sized bits so that you can absorb these ideas over time without getting into information overload.
Daily Tool: How to Argue to the Court to Abolish the Best Interest of the Child Doctrine updated
Best interest of the child is an unconstitutional statute. Learn how to argue to abolish it and protect you and your child from abusive judges who use it to damage your relationship with your child.
How do you Register to Testify for a Bill in Texas 85th Session 2017?
If you want to testify on a particular Bill in Texas, you can start your registration process early. (For more help on putting your testimony together, click here.) You can schedule an appointment to talk to any House Representative (click to see all) and...
TAKE ACTION NOW IF YOU WANT EQUAL RIGHTS IN TEXAS: Texas Parents Taking Fight to State Capitol Through the Telephone Are Making an Impact!
Call Rep. Debbie Riddle's office at 512-463-0572 Call Rep. Toni Rose's office at 512-463-0664 Call Rep. Scott Sanford's office at 512-463-0356 A legislative Aid will answer and tell her/him to please pass along your wishes to the representative that you would like...
ACTION NEEDED RIGHT NOW: Texas Parents Taking Fight to State Capitol Through the Telephone Are Making an Impact!
Call Rep. Debbie Riddle's office at 512-463-0572 Call Rep. Toni Rose's office at 512-463-0664 Call Rep. Scott Sanford's office at 512-463-0356 A legislative Aid will answer and tell her/him to please pass along your wishes to the representative that you would like...
DAILY TOOL: Testifying Before a Legislative Committee
So many people showed up to testify on HB2363 Equal Parenting Bill that it overwhelmed the committee! The chair, Rep. Dutton stated that there were 17 people who showed up to testify and that if all of them took 20 minutes that we would be there for another 7 hours. Many of us said that “we are happy to stay.” Over 17 people testified in favor of the Equal Parental Rights Bill in Texas HB2363 and only one person testified against.
DAILY TOOL: Your Day in Court – Court Video
TOOL OF THE DAY: Your Day in Court - Court Video CATEGORY: Family Law Instructional Video This video was made by Kern County but could be applicable to all courts with the exception of the resource website that this video shares. Watch the video and make sure that you...
DAILY TOOL: Divorce is Not a Trigger for Best Interest…
TOOL OF THE DAY: Divorce is not a trigger for best interest... CATEGORY: Family Law What is the most difficult thing you have had to deal with in the family court process? During our webinar today "What Can I Do When My Child is Being Used Against Me" we had another...
DAILY TOOL: Frequency vs. Duration of Parent-Child Contact
TOOL OF THE DAY: Frequency vs. Duration of Parent-Child Contact CATEGORY: Family Law Many statutes say that the goal is to protect the relationship between the parent and the child in divorce. I know that's the public policy here in Texas. In fact the statute reads:...
DAILY TOOL: Equality is Accepted in Marriages and Dating, but Not in Divorce?
TOOL OF THE DAY: Equality in Marriage and Dating but not in Divorce. CATEGORY: Family Law Attorneys Tonight while listening to the resident attorneys and the dating expert on "Divorce and Dating Differently", I realized "wait a minute" they are all talking about how...
DAILY TOOL: Best Interest Tips
Many parents have left the court feeling shocked that they never committed any crime and never did anything wrong, and in fact may have even been the parent staying home with the child and some even homeschooling them. These parents leave shocked when the judge decides its in the best interest of their child to be with the other parent the majority of the time.
DAILY TOOL: Judges have a duty to report child abuse
TOOL OF THE DAY: Judges have a duty to report child abuse CATEGORY: Family Law Caselaw Judges are not special in that they get to ignore child abuse, neglect, or endangerment. And respecting the rights of parents does not endanger children. As discussed in yesterday's...
DAILY TOOL: How do You Protect Rights in Conflict with the Other Parent?
TOOL OF THE DAY: Rights in Conflict CATEGORY: Family Law What are two of the main excuses that the courts, the legislators, the judges, and everyone else says to parents who are fighting over custody? The court has to decide between the two of you because your rights...