About Us

Aegis Parenting was founded with a mission to support individuals going through one of life’s most challenging transitions: divorce.

The inspiration behind Aegis Parenting came from a close friend's journey through his divorce. He realized that the process involved more than just legal representation; it encompassed navigating emotional turmoil, restructuring family dynamics, and building a new life. His untimely death motivated us to create a resource that helps others facing similar challenges.

Family Violence - Free Video

This ten-minute video draws on ore than 20 Texas specific sources on family violance law and provides an overview essential resources. 

NOTE: An AI avatar was used to present this content. The rest of the Aegis course library features real instructors - attorneys, mental health professionals and financial experts. 

 

You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone

The below list contains the legal, safety, mental health, and financial resources available to Texas parents and families — the same organizations referenced in Aegis Parenting's Family Violence video.

If you are in danger, call 911

National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233 (TTY: 1-800-787-3224, Text START to 88788)
Texas DFPS Abuse Hotline — 1-800-252-5400 (report child abuse/neglect, 24/7)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988
Texas Advocacy Project HOPE Line — 1-800-374-4673 (protective orders, safety planning)

Legal Help

Navigating the Texas family court system is difficult without guidance. These organizations offer free or low-cost legal information, referrals, and representation.

  • TexasLawHelp.org — free self-help guides and live attorney chat — texaslawhelp.org/protection-from-violence-or-abuse
  • Texas Family Help Link — matches families with local legal aid — texaslawhelp.org/family-help-link
  • State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Service — 1-800-252-9690 — texasbar.com/lris
  • Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas — 1-888-529-5277 — lanwt.org
  • Texas RioGrande Legal Aid — 1-888-988-9996 — trla.org
  • AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) — free legal representation for survivors — avda-tx.org

Safety & Advocacy

Confidential support for safety planning, protective orders, and emergency shelter — at no cost, with no income verification required.

  • Texas Advocacy Project — 1-800-374-4673
  • Texas HHS Family Violence Program — shelter, counseling, legal advocacy — hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/family-violence-program
  • Texas Council on Family Violence — tcfv.org
  • Texas DFPS — Report Abuse — 1-800-252-5400 — dfps.texas.gov/Contact_Us/report_abuse.asp

Mental Health & Counseling

Seeking support during a divorce or custody transition is one of the most practical things a parent can do for themselves and their children.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988
  • 211 Texas — dial 2-1-1 — 211texas.org

Financial & Family Support

Divorce often brings financial disruption. These programs help with child support, food, and cash assistance during the transition.

  • Texas Attorney General Child Support Division — 1-800-252-8014 — texasattorneygeneral.gov/child-support
  • SNAP & TANF (Texas HHS) — apply via 2-1-1 — hhs.texas.gov

Statutes referenced

  • Texas Family Code §71.004 (definition of family violence)
  • Texas Family Code §261.101, §261.109 (mandatory reporting)
  • Texas Family Code Chapters 85 & 153 (protective orders/conservatorship, eff. Sept. 1, 2025)
This is not an exhaustive list — think of it as a starting point. Resources, phone numbers, and links are reviewed periodically; contact information can change, so please confirm current details directly with each organization if something doesn't connect.

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