The 5 C’s of Co-Parenting

There are few issues as complicated as divorce. The process of legally separating from someone whom you planned to spend your life with is often tenuous at best. These negative feelings, associated with the process, are only amplified when there are children involved. Here at Tessmer Law Firm, we know that the well-being of your […]
What Are a Father’s Rights at Birth When the Mother Wants to Consent to Adoption?

When a mother gives birth, the mother of the baby may determine that adoption is right for her and the child. The mother may consent to put the child up for adoption no sooner than forty-eight (48) hours after the child is born but what about the father’s rights during adoption? With so much focus […]
Joint Custody: Physical and Legal

It is important to remember that whatever decision a court makes regarding the custody of your child is not permanent.
Custody, Christmas, and Covid-19

How does Covid-19 affect custody orders during the holiday season? By: Mariana Posadas Today, there are more active cases of COVID-19 in Texas than when the virus first arrived in the United States. The 2020 global pandemic has changed the way we live, forever. Students around the country are attending school virtually. With holidays around […]