Child custody and paternity cases in Texas are complex, emotionally charged, and often challenging for all parties involved. As a parent, navigating these legal waters requires understanding your rights, the court’s expectations, and the legal processes that will guide decisions about your child’s … [Read more...]
How To File For Custody of a Child in Texas
By Christopher Migliaccio, Attorney and Co-Founder of Warren & Migliaccio, L.L.P. To file for custody of a child in Texas can be a daunting process. Understanding the steps involved is essential for ensuring the best outcome for your child. As an attorney who has guided countless clients … [Read more...]
Reasons for and Terms of Temporary Guardianship
Temporary guardianship is typically established for a finite period of time for a specific purpose. Guardianships are designated to allow a person to provide care and management of another person’s financial, medical, personal and property concerns when that person is either declared incompetent or … [Read more...]
UCCJEA Attorney in Texas: What Interstate Child Custody Law Means for Your Case
The UCCJEA determines which state has the right to decide your interstate child custody case. In Texas family-law terms, these issues are often called conservatorship, possession, and access. Texas adopted this law in Family Code Chapter 152. If one parent lives in another state, this law controls … [Read more...]
Child Custody Disputes Because of Ex-Spouse’s New Partner
Plano parents involved in a child custody dispute may find themselves going through mediation to work out the problems. And when that doesn’t work, the case will be heard in court. Although there are many issues that can cause disagreements, a common one is one of the parents' new partners. Types of … [Read more...]
Multiple Children in a Texas Child Custody Battle
When circumstances occur that prompt a Texas child custody case, having multiple children can cause some extra issues. While the basic laws apply whether you’re dealing with one child or 10, there are sometimes special concerns and alternative custody arrangements possible when dealing with more … [Read more...]
When Child Runs Away to Non-Custodial Parent in Texas
A child who runs away to the non-custodial parent in Texas does not change the custody order by walking through the door. The existing order controls until a court says otherwise. The next 24 hours decide whether the situation stays protective or becomes legal exposure for the receiving … [Read more...]
