Rethinking Standard Possession Orders: Why 50/50 Custody May Be the Better Starting Point – Cases & Cocktails Episode 71
In Episode 71 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined by Robert Garza, a national advocate for family court reform, to discuss one of the most debated topics in Texas family law: standard possession orders vs. 50/50 Custody or equal parenting time. Over a cucumber margarita, the conversation explores how custody standards […]
Types of Child Abuse in Texas Custody Cases: What Parents Need to Know – Cases & Cocktails Episode 70
In Episode 70 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston continue their focus on Child Abuse Prevention Month, breaking down the different forms of child abuse in Texas custody cases—and why understanding these distinctions matters in family court. Over a “Blue Ribbon Paloma,” the discussion highlights a critical truth: not all abuse looks the […]
Child Abuse Red Flags, Awareness, & What Parents Should (and Shouldn’t) Do – Cases & Cocktails Episode 69
In Episode 69 of Cases & Cocktails we discuss child abuse red flags and more. Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined by Sandra Aguilar, a licensed professional counselor and former guardian ad litem, to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month and Parental Alienation Awareness Month. With years of experience working in family law cases, crisis […]
High-Conflict Custody Cases: How to Protect Your Mental Health During Custody Battles and Be a Better Parent – Cases & Cocktails Episode 68
In Episode 68 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston dive into one of the most challenging aspects of Texas family law: navigating high-conflict custody cases while maintaining your mental health during custody battles, your parenting, and your long-term strategy. Over a “Custody Concoction” cocktail, the discussion moves beyond legal definitions and focuses on […]
Online Safety, Devices, and Co-Parenting: Navigating Technology in Texas Custody Cases – Cases & Cocktails Episode 67
In Episode 67 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston discuss a growing challenge in modern Texas custody and co-parenting cases: how technology and personal devices affect parenting across two households – or, in other words, how to navigate technology in Texas Custody Cases. From smartphones and tablets to messaging apps and location tracking, […]
Financial Abuse in Marriage: Recognizing the Signs and Protecting Yourself in Divorce – Cases & Cocktails Episode 66
In Episode 66 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston tackle a serious topic that often appears in high-conflict divorce and custody cases: financial abuse in marriage. Over a simple pour of Weller bourbon, the discussion explores how financial control can be used as a form of leverage within a relationship and how it […]
Life After Divorce: Co-Parenting, Letting Go & Protecting Your Child’s Emotional Health – Cases & Cocktails Episode 65
In Episode 65 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston shift the focus from courtroom strategy to something equally important in Texas family law cases: what happens after the final orders are signed. Over a Pear Ginger Highball, they discuss the reality many parents face once litigation ends—no more hearings, no more attorneys managing […]
Spring Break, Standard Possession Orders & Key Summer Deadlines Every Texas Parent Should Know – Cases & Cocktails Episode 64
In Episode 64 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston shift gears into a timely and practical discussion about spring break possession, Standard Possession Orders (SPO), and critical summer designation deadlines in Texas family law. Over a festive “Spring Break Party Paloma” (tequila, grapefruit, and lime), the conversation blends humor with an important reminder: […]
High-Conflict Custody, Parental Alienation & Rebuilding After Divorce: A Conversation with Steve Mayeda – Ep 63
In Episode 63 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with Steve Mayeda, a coach who has spent more than two decades helping men navigate trauma, addiction recovery, false allegations, high-conflict custody battles, and parental alienation. Over a classic Ranch Water—tequila, fresh lime, and Topo Chico—the conversation goes beyond divorce litigation strategy […]
Indecent Proposals, Valentine’s Day Relationship Problems, and When Money Crosses the Line – Cases & Cocktails Episode 62
In Episode 62 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston lean into a talk on Valentine’s Day relationship problems with humor, pop culture, and a surprisingly serious legal discussion about money, marriage, and where attraction turns into liability. Over a smooth “Slow Burn” cocktail—tequila, blood orange juice, agave, and fresh lemon—the couple explores modern […]