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Law Office of Bryan Fagan PLLC Podcast

Law Office of Bryan Fagan PLLC

Welcome to The Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast— your trusted source for legal insight and support in Divorce, Family Law, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. Our goal is simple: to empower you with knowledge and confidence when facing life’s toughest legal decisions. We publish clear, informative videos every week—covering everything from navigating a divorce to understanding wills, trusts, custody battles, CPS cases, and more. You’ll get expert guidance directly from

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00:22:03

Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights in Texas

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2026/10/07

What are the grounds for termination of parental rights in Texas, and what must actually be proven before a judge can permanently end the parent-child relationship? In this explainer from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we break down why Texas courts do not terminate parental rights simply because a parent is absent, difficult, behind on support, or caught up in family conflict. We explain how Texas Family Code Section 161.001 works like a two-pronged lock, requiring proof of both a statutory ground

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00:11:42

Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights in Texas

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2026/10/07

When can a Texas court terminate a parent's rights without that parent's consent? In this explainer from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we break down involuntary termination of parental rights, one of the most serious actions a Texas court can take, because it permanently severs the legal bond between a parent and child. We explain the two-pillar legal test under Texas Family Code Section 161.001, which requires a court to find both a statutory ground for termination and that termination is

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00:20:47

Relinquishment vs. Termination of Parental Rights in...

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2026/10/06

Does signing away your parental rights in Texas actually end them? In this explainer from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we break down the critical difference between relinquishment and termination of parental rights, two terms that are often confused but are not the same legal event. Relinquishment is the parent's voluntary act of signing an Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights under Texas Family Code Chapter 161, while termination is the court's binding act that

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00:20:34

Voluntary Termination Hearing in Texas: What to Expect

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2026/10/06

What actually happens at a voluntary termination of parental rights hearing in Texas, and does signing an affidavit mean the judge will automatically end your rights? In this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast, we walk through the full process under Chapter 161 of the Texas Family Code, from signing and notarizing the affidavit of relinquishment to filing the termination case, waiting for a hearing, and the required findings a judge must make before signing a final order. We explain

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00:20:30

Affidavit of Relinquishment: Does It End Your Rights?

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2026/10/06

Does signing an affidavit of voluntary relinquishment immediately end your parental rights in Texas? In this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast, we explain why the answer is no and why relinquishing parental rights is a strict two-part process: the parent's affidavit first, then the court's decree. We walk through the execution requirements under Chapter 161 of the Texas Family Code, including the 48-hour waiting period after a child's birth, two credible witnesses,

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00:22:29

Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights: Consequences

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2026/10/05

What are the real consequences of voluntarily terminating your parental rights in Texas, and what exactly does a parent give up if a judge grants it? In this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast, we walk through Chapter 161 of the Texas Family Code and the permanent legal effects every parent should understand before signing an affidavit of relinquishment. We explain why a signed affidavit is only a first step and why a judge must still find, by clear and convincing evidence, that

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00:23:08

Texas Parental Rights Termination: Can a Judge Deny It?

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2026/10/05

Can a judge deny voluntary termination of parental rights in Texas, even when a parent wants to give up those rights? In this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast, we explain why the answer is yes and why a parent's signature on an affidavit of relinquishment is only the first step in a court-controlled process. We cover how termination works as a judicial decision rather than a private agreement between parents, and the legal difference between voluntary relinquishment under Chapter

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00:18:46

Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights in Texas...

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2026/10/05

In this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast, we explain how voluntary termination of parental rights works in Texas and clear up some of the most common and costly myths about it. Signing an affidavit of relinquishment does not end your parental rights. Under Texas law, only a final court order can end the parent-child relationship, and only after a judge finds that the legal requirements are met. We cover the difference between relinquishment, which is the parent's consent, and

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00:21:45

Parental Rights in Texas: Custody, Paternity & More

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2026/10/02

What are your parental rights in Texas, and who decides what happens when parents cannot agree about their child? In this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast, we explain how the Texas Constitution and Texas Family Code Section 151.001 protect a parent's right to the care, custody, and control of their child. We cover the core rights and duties every legal parent shares, from physical possession and education decisions to the duty of support, and explain why Texas uses the term

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00:21:53

Child Custody Evaluator Questions in Texas: What to...

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2026/10/02

When a Texas court orders a child custody evaluation, many parents feel like their whole life is suddenly under a microscope, and the first question they ask is what the evaluator is going to ask them. In this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast, we explain why there is no universal script and how the evaluator's questions are shaped by the court's appointment order, the issues in dispute, and your family's circumstances. We cover the evaluator's role as a neutral,

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00:20:27

Custody Evaluation Red Flags in Texas: Spot a Bad Report

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2026/10/01

When a Texas court orders a child custody evaluation, it can feel like your entire life as a parent is being placed under a microscope, and it is natural to feel anxious when the final report does not recommend what you believe is best for your child. In this explainer episode from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we set aside the emotional reaction and look at custody evaluations through an objective, analytical lens to answer one question: what are the real signs of a bad custody evaluation in

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00:23:44

Child Custody Evaluator Qualifications in Texas...

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2026/10/01

In this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast, we explain who is legally allowed to conduct a child custody evaluation in Texas and what parents should know about the evaluator before the process begins. We go through the requirements in Texas Family Code Chapter 107. Under Section 107.104, an evaluator generally needs at least a master's degree in a human services field, an active Texas license, two years of full-time supervised experience, at least ten supervised court-ordered

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00:18:37

How to Challenge a Custody Evaluation in Texas

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2026/09/30

Receiving an unfavorable child custody evaluation can feel like the end of your case, but in Texas it is never the final word. In this explainer episode from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we break down exactly how a family law attorney challenges a custody evaluation that contains factual errors, bias, or unsupported conclusions. We start with why simply telling the judge you disagree is legally useless, and why every challenge has to be tied to Texas Family Code Chapter 107. From there we walk

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00:23:50

Texas Custody Evaluation Timeline: How Long It Takes

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2026/09/29

How long does a child custody evaluation take in Texas, and what can stretch it out? In this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast, we walk through the custody evaluation process from the court order that appoints the evaluator to the final report. There is no single timeline that fits every case. A narrow evaluation can finish in a few weeks, while a complex, highly contested case in a large county can take more than a year and involve information from up to 75 sources. We cover the four

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00:12:23

Texas Parental Fitness Evaluation: Can an Evaluator...

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2026/09/29

In this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast, we take on one of the most anxiety-inducing parts of a contested Texas custody case: the so-called parental fitness evaluation. The phrase doesn't appear anywhere in the Texas Family Code. It's an everyday label, not a statutory procedure, so the first step is figuring out what the court actually ordered and under what authority. We explain the difference between a Chapter 107 child custody evaluation, which takes a broad look at

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00:15:46

Child Custody Evaluation Reports in Texas Explained

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2026/09/28

When a child custody evaluation is ordered in a contested Texas case, it can feel like your family's entire future has been placed under a microscope, and in this explainer the Law Office of Bryan Fagan walks you through what the evaluation report really means for your case. The most important point comes first: a custody evaluation report can be significant evidence, but it is not a custody order, and the judge alone decides conservatorship, possession, and access under Texas law. We explain

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00:10:37

Custody Evaluation Home Visits in Texas: What to Expect

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2026/09/28

The custody evaluation home visit is one of the most stressful parts of a Texas custody dispute, and in this episode the Law Office of Bryan Fagan explains what really happens when an evaluator comes to your home and why it is not a white-glove inspection of how clean or expensive your house is. Under Texas Family Code Section 107.109, evaluating a parent's residence is not a required basic element of every custody evaluation. It is an additional element that only happens when the court's

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00:10:37

Child Custody Evaluations in Texas: What to Expect

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2026/09/28

If a Texas court has ordered a child custody evaluation in your contested custody case, it is completely natural to feel anxious and unsure about what comes next, and this explainer from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan walks you through the process in plain language. We start with the legal foundation, Texas Family Code Chapter 107, which governs statutory child custody evaluations. We explain how the court's specific order determines whether an evaluator conducts a broad review of both households

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00:19:50

Child Custody Evaluation in Texas: How to Prepare

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2026/09/24

Being ordered to take part in a child custody evaluation is one of the most stressful moments in a Texas family law case, and this episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast walks parents through the process step by step to replace that anxiety with clarity and a practical plan. We explain what a custody evaluation is, who conducts it, and why trying to look like a flawless parent often backfires with experienced evaluators. We then cover six steps: reading the court order so you know the

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00:19:37

Psychological Evaluations in TX Custody Cases Explained

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2026/09/23

This episode of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan podcast demystifies psychological evaluations in Texas child custody cases, opening by addressing the biggest fear parents have — that an evaluation or a mental health diagnosis will automatically cost them custody — and clarifying that courts care about how a parent's circumstances affect the child's safety and stability rather than searching for a diagnostic label, before explaining that a psychological exam ordered under Rule 204.4 of the

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