How to Tell Children About Divorce in Austin, TX: A Guide for Families
If you’re going through a divorce in Austin or the surrounding Central Texas area, one of the hardest conversations you’ll face is how to tell your children. At The Eggleston Law Firm, we understand how emotional and complicated this step can be. That’s why we’ve created this guide to help you talk to your children with […]
How to Create a Child Visitation Schedule That’s Fair to Both Parents in Austin, TX
One of the most important parts of a custody agreement in Texas is the visitation schedule—often called a “possession and access schedule.” This schedule outlines when each parent has physical time with the child and helps provide consistency, stability, and fairness. At The Eggleston Law Firm, we help parents in Austin and Central Texas navigate custody schedules in a way […]
How to Talk About Divorce With an Abusive Spouse in Austin, TX
How to talk about divorce with an abusive spouse in Austin, TX is a question many people quietly struggle with—especially when personal safety, emotional trauma, and children are involved. Being in an abusive relationship is emotionally draining and can be physically dangerous. When someone in an abusive marriage decides they want out, the path forward must […]
Family Advocacy & Overcoming Addiction – Episode 16 of Cases & Cocktails
In episode 16 of Cases & Cocktails, Austin family law attorneys Bryan and Janice Eggleston of The Eggleston Law Firm sit down with Howard Butt IV and Sandra Aguilar for a powerful conversation about addiction recovery, family advocacy, and how substance abuse directly impacts family law cases in Texas. With personal experience in recovery, Howard shares his […]
Intervening in Parental Alienation – Episode 15 of Cases & Cocktails
In episode 15 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with Lisa Rothfus, LCSW, an expert in parental alienation and reunification therapy in Austin, TX. Together, they explore the challenges, remedies, and legal interventions for families struggling with severe alienation and high-conflict custody disputes. To complement this eye-opening discussion, the featured cocktail is a Paloma, made […]
Blended Families & Successful Co-Parenting with Molle Swoda– Episode 14 of Cases & Cocktails
In Episode 14 of Cases & Cocktails, hosts Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with Mollee Swoda, intake manager at The Eggleston Law Firm, to discuss the realities of blended families and the key elements of successful co-parenting. Having experienced the challenges of raising children across multiple households, Mollee offers firsthand insight and practical strategies for parents navigating child […]
Military Divorce in Texas: Expert Insights from Jillian French | Cases & Cocktails Ep. 13
In Episode 13 of Cases & Cocktails, hosts Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with Jillian French, a board-certified family law attorney with over a decade of experience in military divorces. With a Buffalo Trace 75 in hand, they explore the unique challenges of divorcing a service member, including military retirement benefits, child custody during deployment, and the complexities of dividing military pay. Why Military Divorces Are Different Jillian, […]