Prepare for written discovery in a Texas clergy abuse case with questions about deadlines, accurate answers, privacy concerns and attorney review.
Read article →Questions about a survivor support group’s purpose, facilitation, faith, privacy and practical arrangements can help you decide whether it fits your needs.
Read article →Plan questions about explanations, appointment preferences, support people, pauses and follow-up for routine medical care after clergy abuse.
Read article →Learn what a mediator does and ask about attendance, privacy, breaks, costs and written settlement terms before mediation in a Texas clergy abuse case.
Read article →Practical steps for keeping original messages, recording context and discussing safer storage and sharing after clergy abuse, without pressure to investigate.
Read article →Understand the Catholic diocesan victim-assistance role and questions to ask about information sharing, support, meetings and written documents.
Read article →Understand a Texas civil deposition and plan questions about breaks, attendance, privacy and preparation before giving testimony in a clergy abuse case.
Read article →A practical guide to requesting your own medical records, understanding psychotherapy-note limits, tracking missing files and sharing copies carefully.
Read article →Questions about credentials, trauma experience, faith, privacy and cost can help you consider a therapist after clergy abuse without pressure to choose quickly.
Read article →Understand contingency fees, case expenses and the questions to ask before hiring a clergy abuse lawyer. Includes a clearly labeled calculation example.
Read article →Prepare for a first clergy abuse lawyer consultation with questions about privacy, costs, support people and next steps, at a pace that works for you.
Read article →Practical ways to support an adult who discloses clergy abuse: listen, respect choices, offer help and understand privacy and reporting limits.
Read article →September 22, 2026
The archdiocese has published the names of dozens of clergy it considers credibly accused, and in 2018 investigators searched its downtown chancery for the confidential files canon law requires every diocese to keep. What that public record means if you were abused in the Houston area.
Read article →September 22, 2026
More than forty U.S. dioceses have filed Chapter 11 in the face of abuse claims, and the Diocese of El Paso joined them in March 2026. The automatic stay, the bar date that can end a claim outright, and what a survivors' trust actually pays.
Read article →September 22, 2026
Negligent hiring, negligent retention, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent concealment — the theories that reach the institution behind the abuser, and the Texas ecclesiastical abstention doctrine that decides how they must be framed to survive.
Read article →September 22, 2026
You do not need photographs, a police report, or a witness. The civil standard is lower than most survivors assume, your own testimony is evidence, and the documents that usually decide these cases are sitting in the institution's own files.
Read article →September 22, 2026
Grooming is a documented five-stage process that targets the child, the family and the congregation at the same time. Understanding how it was engineered is often the moment decades of self-blame finally come loose.
Read article →September 22, 2026
Two separate systems, two sets of deadlines, and two very different people in control. Why a prosecutor's decision is not a verdict on your credibility, and why many Texas childhood abuse crimes have no criminal deadline at all.
Read article →June 4, 2026
The Watchtower's secret database of nearly 10,000 alleged abusers, the two-witness rule that shielded perpetrators, and the multi-million dollar verdicts that have forced institutional accountability. What survivors need to know about filing a civil lawsuit. [...]
Read article →June 4, 2026
Fear of public exposure is the #1 reason survivors of clergy abuse don't come forward. The answer to whether you can sue anonymously is, in many circumstances, yes. Here is how pseudonym filing works in Texas courts and what protections are actually available to you. [...]
Read article →June 4, 2026
In October 2025, Gateway Church founding pastor Robert Morris pleaded guilty to five felony counts of child sexual abuse. If you are a Texas survivor of abuse connected to Morris or Gateway Church, civil legal options remain available. Here is what you need to know. [...]
Read article →February 20, 2026
One of the most common questions survivors ask when considering legal action is: "How much is my case worth?" It's a fair and important question -- and while no attorney can guarantee a specific outcome, understanding the factors that influence clergy abuse settlement amounts can help you make an informed decision about whether to pursue […]
Read article →February 20, 2026
Sexual abuse within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) -- commonly referred to as the Mormon Church -- has been the subject of growing legal scrutiny. In recent years, hundreds of survivors have come forward with accounts of abuse committed by bishops, youth leaders, missionaries, and other church members -- and […]
Read article →February 20, 2026
The Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal is one of the most extensively documented cases of institutional misconduct in modern history. Across the United States and around the world, thousands of survivors have come forward to report abuse by priests, deacons, brothers, and other Catholic clergy -- and thousands more are still weighing whether to pursue […]
Read article →February 20, 2026
One of the most common -- and most heartbreaking -- reasons survivors of clergy abuse hesitate to pursue legal action is the fear that it's too late. The statute of limitations, which sets a legal deadline for filing a lawsuit, has historically kept many victims from ever seeing justice. But the legal landscape has changed […]
Read article →February 20, 2026
For decades, the abuse crisis in American Christianity was primarily associated with the Roman Catholic Church. That changed dramatically in 2022, when a damning independent investigation revealed that the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) — the largest Protestant denomination in the United States — had its own systemic problem: a pattern of sexual abuse by clergy […]
Read article →February 20, 2026
If you or someone you love experienced abuse at the hands of a clergy member, you may have the legal right to hold both the individual and their institution accountable. Filing a clergy abuse lawsuit can feel overwhelming — but understanding the process can help you take back control. This guide walks you through every […]
Read article →April 24, 2025
Healing from the trauma of clergy abuse is not a journey to be undertaken alone. Fortunately, numerous organizations and resources are dedicated to providing support and guidance to survivors. This article highlights some key national and local organizations, including...
Read article →April 24, 2025
In a significant development for survivors of clergy abuse, a new law has been enacted, extending the statute of limitations for filing civil lawsuits.
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