What To Do When You Need A Protective Order
Making a decision to protect yourself and your family can feel difficult, especially when you must go to extreme measures to do so. Having to get a protective order can feel overwhelming and complicated. Doing what’s right to ensure your safety has no barriers, however. Victims of domestic violence or even potential violence have the […]
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Immigration, COVID-19, & Xenophobia In Pandemic Response
For likely as long as America has existed, immigration has been an issue in some form or fashion. For normal citizens, immigration ends up being a problem of identity and trust. They may face questions such as, “Those immigrants can’t assimilate into our culture,” or “How do we know they’ll respect our values and ideals?” […]
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From Kings to Common Law: Divorce in the Past and Present
The topic of divorce can be a very painful one for many people. The realities of divorce affect thousands of families in the United States every year. And while it’s not a topic of conversation that many like to discuss, it is a reality in today’s society, but the process wasn’t always as straight forward. […]
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The Road to Citizenship: What To Expect from the Process
Mark Twain once said, “citizenship is what makes a republic, monarchies can get along without it.” Captured in a small phrase, Twain conveyed the responsibility and necessity of citizenship to a country that operates as a republic. People understand that citizenship comes with its benefits but it is also wrought with responsibilities and duties to […]
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Frequently Asked Questions On Immigration Matters
The immigration process in the United States is a broad topic. People have a lot of pertinent and important questions when embarking on any kind of immigration process for the United States. We thought we’d dedicate a page to some of the questions we see frequently on some of these topics. It is difficult to […]
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Fact & Fiction: Classic Family Law and Child Custody Cases in Film
Like every other area of legal practice, family law carries its own set of complex characteristics. Not only is it an area of law that is quite involved, but there is an undeniable amount of human emotion that is embedded in every case. As family law attorneys, we know just how difficult these cases can […]
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Bitten By A Dog? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Although dogs are incredibly popular pets, it’s important to remember that they are animals, first and foremost. Even the tamest pup can bite someone when they least expect it. Dog bites are nothing to scoff at. Most dogs’ jaws have enough strength to cut through flesh. In some cases, dog bites can puncture major arteries […]
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How to Know When You Need to Hire a Child Custody Lawyer
If you’re struggling between hiring a family lawyer or sticking through a fight of child custody on your own, then the Rios & Parada Law Firm is here to help. When it comes down to fighting for your children, it is necessary to hire a family lawyer. Representing yourself is always an option, but if […]
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How A Bad Divorce Can Influence A Child
Although marriage is intended to be forever, oftentimes it simply doesn’t work out that way. For financial, compatibility, or even abusive reasons, many marriages end in divorce. In fact, slightly less than half of all marriages in the U.S end in divorce, which is driven by a number of factors. While a divorce can be […]
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Fighting Parents: How to Cope when Facing Difficult Child Custody Cases
We’ve all heard troubling stories of parents fighting for custody and visitation rights with their children. It’s true, we don’t have a perfect system. In Texas, people tend to think that the law is stacked against fathers. Perhaps in certain situations, it might be difficult for fathers to gain custody. Recent trends in Texas suggest […]
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