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DAILY TOOL: Testifying Before a Legislative Committee
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DAILY TOOL: Testifying Before a Legislative Committee

TOOL OF THE DAY: So many people showed up to testify on HB2363 Equal Parenting Bill that it overwhelmed the committee! The chair, Rep. Dutton stated that there were 17 people who showed up to testify and that if all of them took 20 minutes that we would be there for another 7 hours. Many of us said that "we are happy to stay." Over 17 people testified in favor of the Equal Parental Rights Bill in Texas HB2363 and only one person testified against.

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DAILY TOOL: Your Day in Court – Court Video
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DAILY TOOL: Your Day in Court – Court Video

TOOL OF THE DAY: Your Day in Court ? Court Video CATEGORY: Family Law Instructional Video This video was made by Kern County but could be applicable to all courts with the exception of the resource website that this video shares. Watch the video and make sure that you have these basics covered before going

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DAILY TOOL: Frequency vs. Duration of Parent-Child Contact
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DAILY TOOL: Frequency vs. Duration of Parent-Child Contact

TOOL OF THE DAY: Frequency vs. Duration of Parent-Child Contact CATEGORY: Family Law Many statutes say that the goal is to protect the relationship between the parent and the child in divorce. I know that?s the public policy here in Texas. In fact the statute reads: ?The public policy of this state is to: (1) assure

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DAILY TOOL: Plenary Power
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DAILY TOOL: Plenary Power

TOOL OF THE DAY: Plenary Power CATEGORY: Family Law Definition What does it mean when the judge has plenary power? They have absolute and total power to change their orders. When you have an unsigned order their plenary power continues. A judges plenary power ends 30 days after the signing of an order. There are

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DAILY TOOL: Judges have a duty to report child abuse
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DAILY TOOL: Judges have a duty to report child abuse

TOOL OF THE DAY: Judges have a duty to report child abuse CATEGORY: Family Law Caselaw Judges are not special in that they get to ignore child abuse, neglect, or endangerment. And respecting the rights of parents does not endanger children. As discussed in yesterday?s blog as well, judges do not have to ignore the

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