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How to Choose a Family Law Attorney in North Texas

August 22, 2025
Written by Christopher Migliaccio

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To choose the right family law attorney in Texas, prioritize deep family-law experience and DFW courtroom knowledge, and confirm how they will handle temporary orders, costs, and communication so you understand next steps and realistic timelines, and feel confident the strategy fits your goals and … [Read more...]

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What Is Material Change in Circumstances in Texas (Child Custody & Child Support)

August 20, 2025
Written by Christopher Migliaccio

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In Texas, courts modify custody, visitation, or support only when life has materially and substantially changed since the last order and a change serves the child’s best interests—see Texas Family Code § 156.101 (custody) and § 156.401 (support). When family life changes, your court order may … [Read more...]

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How to Win a Child Support Modification Case in Texas (DFW Guide)

August 18, 2025
Written by Christopher Migliaccio

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To win a Texas child support modification, file promptly and prove a statutory ground under Texas Family Code §156.401. Bring guideline‑ready financial and child‑expense proof. Courts usually change orders prospectively from service or appearance, so speed and clean documentation … [Read more...]

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How Many Overnights Is 50/50 Custody in Texas? A Complete Guide for Parents

August 13, 2025
Written by Christopher Migliaccio

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In Texas, a true 50/50 physical custody schedule equates to roughly 182–183 overnights per parent each year (183/182 in non-leap years; 183/183 in leap years). Courts emphasize substantial equality over time, not perfect day-to-day symmetry, and holiday rotations typically even out. Quick … [Read more...]

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Can I Fight for Custody from Another State? A Texas Family-Law Guide

June 27, 2025
Written by Christopher Migliaccio

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As a experienced family law attorney with over 20 years of experience at Warren & Migliaccio, I have helped hundreds of Texan parents through interstate custody battles. These situations can be complex, illustrated by Sarah’s story—a single mother who called me wanting to know if her husband … [Read more...]

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Does Paying Health Insurance Reduce Child Support in Texas?

June 20, 2025
Written by Christopher Migliaccio

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As an experienced family law attorney here in Texas, I know the details of child support arrangements can get confusing—especially when life changes. That’s why I got a call from Edward after his ex-wife made a career change and lost her employer-paid health insurance. “Chris, things were … [Read more...]

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Can I Get Back Child Support If I Never Filed? A Texas Family Law Attorney’s Guide

June 18, 2025
Written by Christopher Migliaccio

Paying Child Support After Divorce. Court Litigation

Raising a child alone while unpaid support piles up can feel crushing. I’ve seen many Texas parents walk into my office with years of receipts in hand. They wonder if they’ve missed their chance to collect child support because they never filed. Many parents are not aware that they may have the … [Read more...]

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Texas Supervised Visitation: A Complete Guide for Parents

June 11, 2025
Written by Christopher Migliaccio

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As an experienced family law attorney in Texas, I know visitation can get messy—especially when circumstances call for supervised visitation. Elliot had been through some rough times but had stabilized his life when he called me. “Chris, things are great. I’m pretty much back to normal. Steady … [Read more...]

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Benefits of 50/50 Custody in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide from a Family Law Expert

June 9, 2025
Written by Christopher Migliaccio

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As a Texas family law attorney with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen how the right custody plan can change family life—not just legal outcomes. At Warren & Migliaccio, we’ve helped hundreds of families with 50/50 custody arrangements. I want to share what I’ve learned about this important … [Read more...]

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How to Prove You Are a Fit Parent in Texas

June 4, 2025
Written by Christopher Migliaccio

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When it comes to child custody cases in Texas, the stakes are high. As a family law attorney who has handled hundreds of custody cases statewide, I’ve seen how these cases can impact everyone involved. Texas courts base custody decisions on the child’s best interests and parental fitness is a big … [Read more...]

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Christopher Migliaccio is an attorney and a Co-Founding Partner of the law firm of Warren & Migliaccio, L.L.P. Chris is a native of New Jersey and landed in Texas after graduating from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Michigan. Chris has experience with personal bankruptcy, estate planning, family law, divorce, child custody, debt relief lawsuits, and personal injury. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Chris by clicking here.

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