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10/09/2026

The Holiday Custody Countdown Has Begun: Are You Prepared?

Thanksgiving and Christmas are approaching, and for divorced and separated Texas parents, now is the time to review holiday possession schedules, travel arrangements, and parenting responsibilities.

In the latest episode of The Barrows Firm Law Review Podcast, Southlake family law attorney Leslie Barrows discusses common holiday custody disagreements, how Texas possession orders address holiday parenting time, and what parents should consider before making travel plans.

What happens when holiday possession conflicts with a regular weekend schedule? What if one parent refuses to follow the court order? And how can parents keep their children out of holiday disagreements?

Listen to the latest episode and get a head start on planning for a more peaceful holiday season.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-holiday-custody-schedules-thanksgiving-christmas-travel-and-parenting-time--75672641

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

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10/01/2026

Private school can become a major issue when parents divorce.

Who decides whether a child remains in private school? What happens if one parent wants private school and the other prefers public school? And even if one parent has certain educational decision-making rights, does that automatically mean the other parent must pay part of the tuition?

These can be separate questions under Texas family law.

For families already paying private-school tuition, the issue can involve much more than the basic tuition bill. Registration fees, uniforms, technology, tutoring, athletics, school trips and other expenses can add significantly to the cost. School choice can also affect transportation and possession schedules.

Our latest article explains how educational decision-making, conservatorship and financial responsibility can intersect when Texas parents disagree about private school.

Read more from The Barrows Firm: Private School After Divorce: What Happens When Texas Parents Disagree About Education and Tuition?

https://www.barrowsfirm.com/post/private-school-after-divorce-texas

09/29/2026

Does 50/50 custody mean nobody pays child support?

It is an assumption many parents make when discussing divorce and child custody in Texas. But parenting time, conservatorship, child support, and responsibility for a child's expenses are separate issues that need to be considered as part of the overall parenting arrangement.

In this episode of The Barrows Firm Law Review Podcast, attorney Leslie Barrows discusses what parents usually mean when they talk about “50/50 custody,” how equal or nearly equal parenting time can work, and why an equal possession schedule does not necessarily answer the child support question.

We also discuss income differences between parents, health insurance and medical expenses, school and activity costs, transportation, and the practical realities that can determine whether a 50/50 parenting schedule actually works for a family.
If you are considering divorce, negotiating a parenting plan, or wondering whether your current custody and child support arrangement still makes sense, this is an important conversation.

Listen to 50/50 Custody and Child Support in Texas on The Barrows Firm Law Review Podcast.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-50-custody-and-child-support-in-texas-does-equal-parenting-time-mean-no-child-support--75440556

09/27/2026

Check out this ruling.

$26M HEALTH FRAUD: A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted a Texas-licensed professional counselor for his role in a $26 million health care fraud scheme.

09/24/2026

Halloween, Homecoming, Football Games and Fall Events: Who Gets the Kids?

Fall calendars fill up quickly with football games, homecoming activities, Halloween celebrations, practices, parties and school events. For divorced and separated parents, those activities can also create unexpected questions about possession and parenting time.

Does Halloween change the regular possession schedule? Can both parents attend a school event? What happens when a football game, dance or extracurricular activity falls during the other parent's weekend?

In our latest article, The Barrows Firm explains why parents should start with their actual custody order, when parents can agree to reasonable schedule changes, and when repeated scheduling conflicts may become a legal issue.

Read the full article: https://www.barrowsfirm.com/post/halloween-homecoming-football-fall-events-texas-custody

09/19/2026

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