Cases & Cocktails
Cases & Cocktails is your go-to weekly podcast for raw, real, and revealing conversations about family law. Hosted by Bryan & Janice Eggleston of The Eggleston Law Firm, this video and audio podcast brings you expert insights, firsthand experiences, and the untold stories behind high-stakes family law cases.
From judges and attorneys to former clients and industry experts, Cases & Cocktails invites a diverse lineup of guests to break down complex legal battles, parental alienation, child custody disputes, and high-conflict divorces—all over a cocktail (or two).
Whether you’re facing a legal challenge, working in the legal field, or just fascinated by the drama and dynamics of family law, this podcast serves up valuable insights with a personal touch.
🎙️ New episodes drop every week! Tune in, pour yourself a drink, and join the conversation.
Episodes
93 episodes
The $642 Million Divorce: What a Billionaire Breakup Can Teach Us About Texas Divorce - Ep 95
In Episode 95 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston dive into a South Korean billionaire divorce that took roughly a decade to unfold and resulted in a settlement worth hundreds of millions of dollars.The numbers ...
Does Your Job Affect Your Chances of Divorce? What the Data Says - Ep 94
In Episode 94 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston look at data on divorce, separation, and remarriage rates across professions—and some of the results are surprising.From healthcare worke...
Can You Control Who Your Ex Brings Around Your Children in Texas? - Ep 93
After a divorce or custody case, one of the hardest realities of co-parenting is accepting that you no longer control what happens in the other parent's home. That becomes especially difficult when a new boyfriend or girlfriend enters the pictu...
When Your Child Refuses Visitation: What Texas Parents Need to Know - EP 92
What happens when a parent has been voluntarily paying child support, loses their job, asks for temporary flexibility—and the other parent takes them to court?In Episode 92 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston un...
When Kids Don't Want to Visit the Other Parent: A Guide for Texas Co-Parents - Ep 91
One of the most emotionally challenging situations divorced parents face is when a child suddenly says they don't want to visit the other parent. Is it a sign of a serious problem, or is it simply a child struggling with change? In Episode 91 o...
Winning the War, Not Every Battle: Strategy in Texas Family Law Litigation - Ep 90
When emotions run high during a divorce or custody dispute, it can be tempting to take every disagreement straight to the courtroom. But is winning today's argument actually helping you achieve your long-term goal? In Episode 90 of Cases &a...
Special Needs Children in Texas Custody Cases: Planning for Care, Support, and the Future -Ep 89
Divorce and child custody cases are challenging for any family, but when a child has special needs, the decisions parents make can carry even greater consequences. In Episode 89 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston disc...
School Supplies, Child Support, and Co-Parenting: Who Pays for Back-to-School Expenses in Texas? - Ep 88
As children head back to school, many divorced and separated parents ask the same question: Does child support pay for school supplies, clothes, and other back-to-school expenses? In Episode 88 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan an...
Back-to-School Custody Disputes in Texas: Who Decides Where a Child Goes to School? - Ep 87
As summer comes to an end, many divorced and separated parents face an important question: Who gets to decide where the children go to school? In Episode 87 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston discuss the back-t...
Representing Yourself in a Texas Divorce: Lessons from a Pro Se Success Story - Ep 86
Not everyone going through a divorce can hire an attorney. For many Texans, financial circumstances or unique situations lead them to represent themselves in court. In Episode 86 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston wel...
Military Divorce in Texas: Why Experience Matters More Than You Think - Ep 85
Military divorces involve far more than dividing property and determining custody. They require navigating federal regulations, military retirement systems, deployment issues, and benefits that can dramatically affect a family's future. In Epis...
Military Divorce in Texas: What Service Members Need to Know Before Deployment - Ep 84
Military families face unique challenges, and those challenges can become even more complex when divorce or child custody issues arise. In Episode 84 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined by Emily Landeros<...
Stepparent Rights in Texas: What Happens if the Marriage Ends? - Ep 83
Stepparents often play a significant role in raising children, attending school events, coaching sports, and providing daily care. But what legal rights does a stepparent have if the marriage ends? In Episode 83 of Cases & Cocktails
Fourth of July, Summer Vacations, and Social Media: Family Law Pitfalls Parents Should Avoid - Ep 82
With the Fourth of July approaching, Bryan and Janice Eggleston used Episode 82 of Cases & Cocktails to discuss an issue many parents don't think about until it's too late: how summertime activities can unexpectedly create problems...
Fathers, Feelings, and Co-Parenting: Finding the Right Balance After Divorce - Ep 81
In Episode 81 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston tackled a topic that often gets overlooked in family law conversations: how fathers handle emotions, how children process divorce, and the challenges of balancing compa...
Father’s Rights in Texas: Separating Myth from Reality in Custody Cases - Ep 80
As Father’s Day approaches, Bryan and Janice Eggleston tackle one of the most common misconceptions in Texas family law: the belief that fathers automatically lose when it comes to child custody. In Episode 80 of Cases & Cocktail...
Summer Travel After Divorce: What Texas Parents Need to Know Before Booking the Trip - Ep 79
Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year for families—but for divorced or separated parents, it can also create questions about custody schedules, travel rights, passports, and international trips. In Episode 79 of Cases ...
AI and Family Law: Helpful Tool or Dangerous Shortcut? - Ep 78
Artificial Intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, and family law is no exception. In Episode 78 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston discuss how AI is impacting Texas divorce and child custody cases, whe...
Mental Health & Family Law: Why Transparency Matters in Texas Custody Cases - Ep 76
In Episode 76 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston discuss a topic that frequently impacts Texas divorce and custody cases but is often misunderstood: mental health. Over a refreshing Watermelo...
Affairs, Public Embarrassment & Divorce in the Public Eye: What Happens When Private Problems Become National News - Ep 75
In Episode 75 of Cases & Cocktails, Bryan and Janice Eggleston take a lighter—but still surprisingly relevant—approach to discussing infidelity, public embarrassment, and divorce through the lens of a trending NFL controvers...
Can Kids Choose Where They Live in Texas? - Ep 74
In Episode 74 of Cases & Cocktails, hosts Bryan and Janice tackle one of the most common questions in Texas family law: Can a child decide which parent to live with after divorce?The short answer: Not exactly. ...
Mental Health and Divorce: Why Giving Yourself Grace Matters - Ep 73
In Episode 73 of Cases & Cocktails, hosts Bryan and Janice focus on a critical but often overlooked topic in family law: mental health during divorce and custody disputes. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, they provi...
Protecting Children in Divorce: What Family Law Attorneys Really Do - Ep 72
In Episode 72 of Cases & Cocktails, hosts Bryan and Janice break down a common misconception in family law: that attorneys are responsible for directly protecting children in custody cases. This episode offers clarity for both pare...
Rethinking Standard Possession Orders: Why 50/50 Custody May Be the Better Starting Point - Ep 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 posses...
Types of Child Abuse in Texas Custody Cases: What Parents Need to Know - Ep 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 seen in Texas custody cases—and why understandin...
