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Per Stirpes Versus Per Capita: How to Choose the Right Distribution Method for Your Estate Plan

July 7, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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As an experienced estate planning attorney here in Texas, I know clients aren’t always aware of the complexities involved in making a plan—and they often struggle with the legal language. So I’m always happy when they take the initiative and ask the right questions, like Jimmy did when his son was … [Read more...]

Categories: Estate Planning Tagged: estate planning attorney, Estate Planning Tag, last will, revocable living trust

Can I Fight for Custody from Another State? A Texas Family-Law Guide

June 27, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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As a experienced family law attorney with over 20 years of experience at Warren & Migliaccio, I have helped hundreds of Texan parents through interstate custody battles. These situations can be complex, illustrated by Sarah’s story—a single mother who called me wanting to know if her husband … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody Tagged: child custody lawyer, Child Custody Tag, Child Support Lawyer, Divorce & Your Children

Does Paying Health Insurance Reduce Child Support in Texas?

June 20, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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As an experienced family law attorney here in Texas, I know the details of child support arrangements can get confusing—especially when life changes. That’s why I got a call from Edward after his ex-wife made a career change and lost her employer-paid health insurance. “Chris, things were … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody, Child Support Tagged: child custody lawyer, Child Custody Tag, Child Support Tag, Divorce & Your Children

Can I Get Back Child Support If I Never Filed? A Texas Family Law Attorney’s Guide

June 18, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

Paying Child Support After Divorce. Court Litigation

Raising a child alone while unpaid support piles up can feel crushing. I’ve seen many Texas parents walk into my office with years of receipts in hand. They wonder if they’ve missed their chance to collect child support because they never filed. Many parents are not aware that they may have the … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody, Child Support Tagged: Child Custody Tag, Child Support Lawyer, Child Support Tag, Divorce & Your Children

Joint Will Texas: Essential Estate Planning Guide for Married Couples

June 13, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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When Sarah lost her husband in Houston last year, she learned that their joint will caused unexpected problems. It stopped her from selling their home to pay for medical bills. This story shows why Texas estate planning attorneys often advise against joint wills. Top Insights for This … [Read more...]

Categories: Estate Planning Tagged: Divorce & Your Children, last will, revocable living trust

Texas Supervised Visitation: A Complete Guide for Parents

June 11, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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As an experienced family law attorney in Texas, I know visitation can get messy—especially when circumstances call for supervised visitation. Elliot had been through some rough times but had stabilized his life when he called me. “Chris, things are great. I’m pretty much back to normal. Steady … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody Tagged: Child Custody Tag, Child Support Tag, Divorce & Your Children, family law attorney

Will and Trust Attorney Near Me: Securing Your Legacy – A Comprehensive Guide in Texas

June 6, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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Introduction When I hear from families about estate planning here in Texas, I often hear the same worry: “We know we need to do something about our estate planning, but we don’t know where to begin.” I’ve had this conversation many times at Warren & Migliaccio. The one I just had with Paul … [Read more...]

Categories: Estate Planning Tagged: Estate Planning Tag, revocable living trust

What Is Zombie Debt? A Complete Guide to Understanding and Handling Old Debts

May 30, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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As an experienced debt defense attorney here in Texas, I’ve received many calls from clients about a debt they thought was long dead but then suddenly resurfaces and comes back to life. Lydia’s a perfect example. “Chris, I’m getting these terrible flashbacks to when I was dealing with … [Read more...]

Categories: Credit Card Lawsuit and Debt Tagged: Bankruptcy Tag, credit card attorney, Credit Card Debt, debt defense attorney

How Long Does a Temporary Custody Order Last in Texas?

May 21, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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As a family law attorney here in Texas, I know parents worry a lot about child custody. As their divorces get underway, they often deal with temporary custody orders and wonder how long they are going to last. That was the case with Robin when she called me.  “Chris, I understand this … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody Tagged: Child Custody Tag, Custody order, Divorce & Your Children, Temporary custody

Understanding Parental Rights Texas: Essential Guide to Your Legal Standing in Courts

May 14, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

Understanding Parental Rights Texas: Essential Guide to Your Legal Standing in Courts, Written Parental Rights

As a family law attorney practicing here in Texas, I’ve helped many parents like Daemon understand their legal rights. As an unmarried father, he wasn’t sure of his rights but when the mother of their children showed signs of neglect, he called me. “Chris, I need help. My old girlfriend, … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody Tagged: Child Custody Tag, Child Support Tag, Divorce & Your Children, Parental Rights Texas

How Do You Prove Common Law Marriage in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide

May 8, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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In my years of practicing family law in Texas, I’ve seen many clients worry about proving their common law marriage. Take Sarah, for example. She and her partner were together for over ten years. They never had a formal wedding, but they lived together, shared bank accounts, and called each other … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: common law divorce, common law marriage, family attorney, texas family code

What to Know if Facing a Denali Capital, LLC Lawsuit in Texas

May 6, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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Have you just been served with a Denali Capital, LLC lawsuit for debt collection? If so, you may feel confused and overwhelmed. What is Denali Capital, LLC? Is it legitimate, and why is it suing you? Can you do anything to protect yourself? Fortunately, you have legal rights and options to resolve … [Read more...]

Categories: Credit Card Lawsuit and Debt Tagged: debt collection lawsuit, debt defense lawyers, denali capital llc, lawsuit

How Marital Waste Impacts Your Divorce Settlement

April 30, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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As a family law attorney in Texas, I often see clients either accused of—or victimized by—marital waste. That’s when one spouse intentionally or recklessly squanders the couple’s assets without a valid reason. We’ll get to a more formal definition shortly, but first, let me tell you about what … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Divorce, Divorce Law, divorce lawyer, divorce settlement, marital waste

What to Do If Truist Bank Is Suing You for Debt in Texas

April 25, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

Miami, FL - July 2nd 2022: A Truist bank is seen with an empty parking lot as less consumers are trusting the financial system.

When Truist Bank files a Texas debt suit, your next steps are straightforward: confirm the court type to calculate the exact Answer date, submit an Answer before that deadline to prevent default, and compare Truist’s claim to your records while considering negotiation, mediation, or … [Read more...]

Categories: Credit Card Lawsuit and Debt Tagged: Bankruptcy Tag, credit card lawsuit, debt collection, debt defense attorney, lawsuit

Get Professional Help: Texas Divorce Lawyer Free Consultation

April 24, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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As an experienced divorce attorney in Texas, I know that taking the first step can be the hardest for potential clients. After grappling with the emotional turmoil of deciding to divorce, many people feel stuck before they make their first move. That’s why I admire my potential clients when they … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Divorce, Divorce Law, divorce lawyer, free consultation

What to Do if Facing a Troy Capital, LLC Lawsuit in Texas

April 18, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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Have you been served with a lawsuit from Troy Capital, LLC? If so, you are not alone. Debt buyers like Troy Capital, LLC file thousands of lawsuits, hoping consumers like you will ignore the lawsuit or be too overwhelmed or busy to fight back. However, a lawsuit notice is not a judgment, and you … [Read more...]

Categories: Credit Card Lawsuit and Debt Tagged: debt buyers, debt defense lawyers, lawsuit

Can a Father Get Full Custody of a Newborn? Tips and Considerations

April 11, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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As a family law attorney in Texas, I can tell you that it’s more common than people think for a father to seek full custody of a newborn. Vince was in a tough situation when he called me. His new baby was due in just one month. "Chris, I need help. My wife is losing it. Our decision to get … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody Tagged: child custody lawyer, Child Custody Tag, Divorce & Your Children, family law attorney

What to Know if Facing a First National Bank of Omaha Lawsuit in Texas

April 8, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

Stuttgart, Germany - 12-28-2023: Smartphone with logo of American financial company First National Bank Omaha (FNBO) in front of website. Focus on center-left of phone display. Unmodified photo.

Facing a lawsuit from First National Bank of Omaha can be overwhelming and confusing. After being served with lawsuit papers, you may be unsure of your rights, whether you can fight the lawsuit or negotiate, and how to move forward. If you take anything away from this article, it is never to ignore … [Read more...]

Categories: Credit Card Lawsuit and Debt Tagged: credit card lawsuit, debt collection, defense lawyer, lawsuit

How the No Contest Clause in Will Texas Protects Your Estate

April 3, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

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As an experienced estate planning attorney here in Texas, I’ve seen clients get concerned that their beneficiaries are going to contest their wills after they’ve passed away. Fortunately for them, we know how to increase the odds that their last wishes will be honored. This conversation with Walt … [Read more...]

Categories: Estate Planning Tagged: estate planning attorney, Estate Planning Tag, last will, revocable living trust

What to Know if Facing a Neighborhood Credit Union Debt Collection Lawsuit

March 30, 2025
By Christopher Migliaccio

What to Know if Facing a Neighborhood Credit Union Debt Collection Lawsuit

Has your credit union, Neighborhood Credit Union, sued you for an alleged debt? If so, you may be feeling anxious and unsure about how to protect your interests and resolve the lawsuit. Below, our Texas debt collection defense lawyers discuss what you should know if facing a Neighborhood Credit … [Read more...]

Categories: Credit Card Lawsuit and Debt

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Christopher Migliaccio, attorney in Dallas, Texas
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Christopher Migliaccio is Co-Founding Partner and Managing Partner of Warren & Migliaccio, L.L.P., where along with Gary Warren he leads a team of attorneys serving Texas families since 2006. A graduate of Thomas M. Cooley School of Law with a B.A. in Accountancy, he oversees the firm's practice areas including debt defense, bankruptcy, divorce, child custody, and estate planning.

Licensed by the State Bar of Texas (#24053059 ✓), Christopher and his team serve clients statewide for debt defense and estate planning matters, while focusing on North Texas families for bankruptcy and family law cases. His unique financial background and nearly two decades of leadership enable him to ensure each client receives compassionate, strategic guidance.

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