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The Consultation

Christina Jimenez & Josh Floyd•www.thejimenezlawfirm.com

🎙️ The Consultation is your go-to resource for navigating Texas family law. Whether you’re facing a divorce, a high-conflict custody battle, a complex property division, or Child Protective Services (CPS) involvement, it all begins with a consultation.

Hosted by board-certified family law attorneys Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd of The Jimenez Floyd Law Firm, this podcast breaks down critical topics, including:

✅ Contested child custody – parental alienation, relocation disputes, modifications, and enforcement of custody orders
✅ High-asset divorce and complex property division – business ownership, real estate, retirement accounts, and hidden assets
✅ Child Protective Services (CPS) cases – how to handle investigations, protect parental rights, and navigate CPS proceedings
✅ Child support – calculating payments, modifying support orders, and enforcing unpaid child support
✅ Spousal support (alimony) – eligibility, how courts determine payments, and strategies for securing or contesting support
✅ Enforcement of court orders – what to do when the other party fails to pay child support or spousal support, refuses to follow custody agreements, or violates a divorce decree

With guest experts and real-world legal insights, we help you understand your rights, navigate legal challenges, and make informed decisions.

⚠️ For educational purposes only—this podcast does not provide legal advice. Every case is unique, so consult a qualified attorney for legal guidance.

Subscribe to The Consultation wherever you get your podcasts, and watch our legal discussions on YouTube.

Need expert legal advice? Schedule a consultation today at www.thejimenezlawfirm.com.

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Episodes

Preventing Divorce: A Lawyer's Perspective on Saving Marriages: The Consultation Episode 69

Send us a text In this powerful episode, hosts Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd—both board-certified divorce and child custody attorneys—shift the conversation from ending marriages to saving them. Drawing on decades of combined experience in family law, Christina and Josh explore the real-life patterns and problems they see repeatedly in divorce cases—and offer actionable ways couples can avoid reaching that breaking point. This isn’t about quick fixes or superficial advice. Christina and Josh ...

May 29, 2025•28 min

Family Matters: Why Hiring An Experienced Attorney Makes All The Difference: The Consultation Episode 068

Send us a text Why Hiring an Experienced Family Law Attorney Can Make or Break Your Case | The Consultation Podcast What’s the real difference an experienced attorney makes in a family law case? In this episode of The Consultation , board-certified family law attorneys Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd reveal exactly how legal experience—especially in Texas divorce and custody cases—can dramatically shape the outcome of your case. From navigating high-conflict custody disputes to protecting asset...

Apr 28, 2025•30 min

Why Keeping Your Divorce Civil is Key: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Personal Drama. The Consultation: Episode 067

Send us a text When Divorce Gets Personal: How Emotions Can Derail Your Case and Hurt Your Family Divorce is never easy—but when it becomes personal, it can quickly turn destructive. In this powerful episode of The Consultation , board-certified Texas family law attorneys Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd break down why allowing divorce to become an emotional battlefield can lead to devastating consequences—not just for the spouses, but especially for the children caught in the middle. They expla...

Jan 22, 2025•17 min

The Consultation: Episode 066: Former Client Zoltan Szentkiralyi's Story

Send us a text In this episode of The Consultation, we discuss the child custody battle of former client Zoltan SzentkirĂĄlyi and the trust he put into Jimenez Floyd Law Firm that ultimately won him custody of his child. Tune in as we break down the complexities of the case, the legal strategies involved, and the challenges faced by both parties. Gain valuable insights into the strategy and faith needed in custody disputes, about the emotional toll these cases can take on all involved, and why it...

Dec 17, 2024•53 min

How Social Media can Impact your Family Law Case - The Consultation: Episode 065

Send us a text What you post on social media can always have repercussions but especially in the context of litigation. In this episode Attorney Jimenez and Attorney Floyd explain how social media can impact your case and the ways it can possibly help your case. The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-wining Texas divorce, custody, and family law firm. With two offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and two serving Midland-Odessa, make JLF your resource for yo...

Nov 25, 2024•24 min

Debunking Common Myths in Family Law - The Consultation: Episode 064

Send us a text Often times clients from The Jimenez Law Firm ask our legal team about many things related to Family Law and whether or not certain common notions are true or not. In this episode Attorney Jimenez and Attorney Floyd discuss many common myths within the practice of Family Law. The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-wining Texas divorce, custody, and family law firm. With two offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and two serving Midland-Odessa, ...

Nov 06, 2024•35 min

What Makes a Good Paralegal? - The Consultation: Episode 063

Send us a text What does a paralegal do? What does a paralegal NOT do? If you're interested in becoming a paralegal, where should you start? Christina Jimenez sits down with three of her amazing paralegals to discuss the ins and outs of being a paralegal. Greta Lopez, Corina Montoya, and Nydeline Villarreal from The Jimenez Law Firm break down the good, the bag, and the ugly of being a family law paralegal. These long-time legal professionals dive into the topic using past client stories, litiga...

Oct 16, 2024•58 min

Texas Family Violence Expert Talks Domestic Violence Awareness Month: The Consultation - Episode 062

Send us a text Donna Bloom is Director of Legal Services at Denton County Friends of the Family, where she supports victims of domestic violence and abuse. She sat down with Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm to talk National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, educating Texas judges for the first time on family violence, and the state of family violence in Denton County. These long-time lawyers dive into the topic using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! RE...

Oct 11, 2024•51 min

The Family Law Discovery Process - The Consultation: Episode 061

Send us a text What is discovery? Why does it matter in family law? What types of discovery are relevant to my case? Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down the family law discovery system in Texas, how it works, and what you need to know about how your attorney thinks about evidence. These long-time lawyers dive into the topic using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texa...

Sep 16, 2024•34 min

Brandon's Story - The Consultation: Episode 060

Send us a text Brandon Borchardt hadn't seen his kids in two years. The Jimenez Law Firm fought an uphill battle and won him primary custody of his children against all odds! Hear Brandon's story in his own words, and hear his experience working with The Jimenez Law Firm. Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd, two long-time lawyers, dive into the topic using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas crimin...

Sep 02, 2024•37 min

Divorce Lawyers Answer Reddit Questions: The Consultation - Episode 059

Send us a text AITA: I exposed my bosses, two Texas divorce and family lawyers who have never even heard of Reddit before, to r/RelationshipAdvice and r/Divorce. These long-time lawyers dive into others' questions using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas criminal defense and family law firm. With two offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and one serving Midland-Odessa, make JLF your local ...

Aug 19, 2024•55 min

Asked + Answered: July 2024

Send us a text In Asked & Answered, an offshoot of our original podcast, The Consultation, Christina and Josh answer questions submitted to attorneys involving divorce, property, child custody, stalking, and more! Submit your questions to us via DM or email them to marketing@jimenezfirm.com for a chance to have them addressed on the show! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas criminal defense and family law firm. With two offices in the Dallas-...

Aug 19, 2024•9 min

A Conversation with John Teakell: The Consultation - Episode 058

Send us a text John Teakell is an award-winning federal criminal defense attorney in Dallas. After a long career as a prosecutor in the Office of the Attorney General, he switched sides to federal criminal defense. He sat down with Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm to discuss the federal court system, his experience working with parallel with family lawyers, as well as his approach to defending clients at the federal level. These long-time lawyers dive into the topic using...

Jul 01, 2024•45 min

Asked + Answered: June 2024

Send us a text In Asked & Answered, an offshoot of our original podcast, The Consultation, Christina and Josh answer questions submitted to attorneys involving divorce, property, child custody, stalking, and more! Submit your questions to us via DM or email them to marketing@jimenezfirm.com for a chance to have them addressed on the show! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas criminal defense and family law firm. With two offices in the Dallas-...

Jun 17, 2024•27 min

Conservatorship in Texas: Part 2 - The Consultation: Episode 057

Send us a text How does custody work in Texas? What is joint managing conservatorship? What is sole managing conservatorship? What do I need to get full custody of my kids? Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down the custody system in Texas, how it works, and what you need to know about how your attorney thinks about custody. These long-time lawyers dive into the topic using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is a podcast created by T...

Jun 03, 2024•47 min

6 Tips to Save Your Mental Health During Divorce - The Consultation: Episode 056

Send us a text May is National Mental Health Month, and we at The Jimenez Law Firm understand how detrimental a divorce can be to not not just our clients' mental health, but their families and children. Sit down with founding partner Christina Jimenez, and three of our paralegals, Corina Montoya, Greta Lopez, and Nydeline Villarreal, as they discuss six mental health tips for their clients, families, and themselves. These long-time friends, attorneys, and paralegals dive into the topic using pa...

May 20, 2024•51 min

Conservatorship in Texas: Part 1 - The Consultation: Episode 055

Send us a text How does custody work in Texas? What is joint managing conservatorship? What is sole managing conservatorship? What do I need to get full custody of my kids? Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down the custody system in Texas, how it works, and what you need to know about how your attorney thinks about custody. These long-time lawyers dive into the topic using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is a podcast created by T...

May 14, 2024•29 min

Episode 054: Inside a Texas CPS Investigation

Send us a text What does a CPS investigation look like? What happens during a CPS investigation? Can CPS take your kids? Can CPS talk to your child without your permission? Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, how it works, how it affects parents and children, and how an attorney should handle CPS. These long-time lawyers dive into the topic using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consult...

Apr 19, 2024•33 min

Episode 053: Texas Summer Possession 2024

Send us a text Who gets the kids for summer vacation? What important deadlines do you need to know? How are the rules different based on whether you live beyond or within 100 miles? Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down the Texas summer possession rules for 20204, including the Standard Possession Order itself using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas criminal defen...

Apr 03, 2024•23 min

Episode 052: A Guide to Spousal Maintenance

Send us a text What is Spousal Maintenance in Texas? How do I get spousal? What are the requirements for getting spousal maintenance permanently? Can I still get it if I remarry? Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down the Texas spousal maintenance process using the family code requirements itself, past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas criminal defense and family law fi...

Apr 03, 2024•38 min

Asked & Answered: February 2024

Send us a text In Asked & Answered, an offshoot of our original podcast, The Consultation, Christina and Josh answer questions submitted to attorneys involving divorce, property, child custody, stalking, and more! Submit your questions to us via DM or email them to marketing@jimenezfirm.com for a chance to have them addressed on the show! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas criminal defense and family law firm. With two offices in the Dallas-...

Feb 13, 2024•10 min

Episode 51: Texas Family Law Jury Trials

Send us a text What is a jury trial in the context of family law? When do you need one? What are they like? How are they different from criminal trials? What do you need to do to prepare? Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down the Texas family law trial process using one of their biggest success stories, a father of two whose case - according to them - they didn't expect to win. These two Texas lawyers dive into the topic using the Standard Possession Order itself, p...

Jan 16, 2024•46 min

The Consultation: Listener Questions - December 2023

Send us a text Back by popular demand, Christina and Josh answer questions submitted to attorneys involving divorce, property, child custody, stalking, and more! Submit your questions to us via DM or email them to marketing@jimenezfirm.com for a chance to have them addressed on the show! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas criminal defense and family law firm. With two offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and one serving Midland-Odessa, mak...

Dec 12, 2023•24 min

The Consultation: Episode 049: Holiday Possession 2023

Send us a text The holidays are here - who gets the kiddos for which holiday? How long do they get them for? What wiggle room do you have? Christina Jimenez and Joshua Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down Texas' Standard Possession Order, the basic child custody schedule to explain how it works, and who gets which holidays in 2023. These three Texas lawyers dive into the topic using the Standard Possession Order itself, past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is ...

Nov 20, 2023•16 min

The Consultation: Episode 048: (Part 2) Donna Bloom talks Family Violence and Survivors' Resources

Send us a text Christina Jimenez and Joshua Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm sit down with Donna Bloom of Denton County Friends of the Family to discuss domestic/family violence and survivors' resources. October was National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Director of Legal Services, Donna Bloom, stopped in to talk to us - her (sometimes) opposing counsels! Ms. Bloom breaks down the common misconceptions, like the difference between domestic and family violence, the risk indicators that ...

Oct 30, 2023•52 min

The Consultation: Episode 047: Donna Bloom talks Family Violence and Survivors' Resources

Send us a text Christina Jimenez and Joshua Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm sit down with Donna Bloom of Denton County Friends of the Family to discuss domestic/family violence and survivors' resources. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Director of Legal Services, Donna Bloom, stopped in to talk to us - her (sometimes) opposing counsels! Ms. Bloom breaks down the common misconceptions, like the difference between domestic and family violence, the risk indicators that p...

Oct 30, 2023•47 min

The Consultation: Episode 046: 10 Pre-Divorce Finance Tips from Attorneys

Send us a text Christina Jimenez and Joshua Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm share their top ten divorce preparation money tips. They break down the common divorce issues like credit cards, shared accounts, and destroying property. These two Texas family law and criminal defense lawyers dive into the topic using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas criminal defense and family law firm. With two offi...

Oct 17, 2023•44 min

The Consultation: Episode 045: Attorney Questions + Grandparents' Rights - Part 2: Conservatorship

Send us a text Christina Jimenez and Joshua Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down how grandparents' rights actually work under Texas law. Can grandparents take actual "care, custody, and control" of their grandchildren? What rights do parents (and grandparents) have to take custody? These two Texas family law and criminal defense lawyers dive into the topic using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! Also, in the video's second half, Christina and Josh answer questions submitted...

Oct 17, 2023•47 min

The Consultation: Episode 44: Grandparents' Rights - Part 1: Possession & Access

Send us a text Christina Jimenez and Joshua Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down how grandparents' rights actually work under Texas law. Can grandparents visit their grandchildren? What rights do parents have to block visitation? These two Texas family law and criminal defense lawyers dive into the topic using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas criminal defense and family law firm. With two...

Sep 05, 2023•23 min

The Consultation: Episode 43: Disproportionate Share of the Marital Estate - Part 2

Send us a text Christina Jimenez and Joshua Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm discuss a disproportionate division of property during divorce (it's not always 50/50, after all). Covering the last three two elements of disproportionate division in Texas, these two Texas family law and criminal defense lawyers dive into the topic using past client stories, litigation strategy, and more! The Consultation is a podcast created by The Jimenez Law Firm, an award-winning Texas criminal defense and family law...

Aug 14, 2023•38 min
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