It can feel overwhelming to learn how to get custody of a child in Texas, especially when emotions are running high. Understanding the legal process will help protect your relationship with your child. Courts in Texas prioritize the child’s well-being, taking into account a multitude of factors, … [Read more...]
What to Ask for in Child Custody Mediation
As a Texas family law attorney, I've seen clients who think they can just walk into mediation sessions and expect everything to go smoothly. But the ones who fare best are those who come in feeling well prepared. That means knowing what to ask for in child custody mediation and being ready for … [Read more...]
How to Win Child Custody as a Mother in Texas
Your definition of "winning" child custody depends on your goals. Perhaps your main goal is having your child live with you over the other parent. On the other hand, you may wish to prevent your child's other parent from getting custody or visitation rights. Below, our Texas child custody … [Read more...]
How Long Does the Court Take to Decide Child Custody Cases?
As a family law attorney here in Texas, my divorce clients often call me when they suddenly realize a new complication in their cases. Fiona was a strong, calm mother of two children who was confident she would get custody of her children. But suddenly, she realized that she might have to fight her … [Read more...]
Your Guide on How to Win an Ex Parte Hearing Successfully
“Did you hit him?” Jane said to ex husband Randy. “Tell me the truth because that bruise looks like you hit him.” “I told you he got mauled during his last soccer game by some bigger kid. We’re fine when he’s with me,” Randy retorted. “You know I told my lawyer I was scared you’d get … [Read more...]
What does “In the best interest of the child” mean in Texas?
As a parent in Texas, navigating the legal system regarding child custody can be a daunting experience. When disputes arise, the paramount concern for the court will always be the "best interest of the child." This standard, enshrined in the Texas Family Code, guides judges in making crucial … [Read more...]
What Happens After Temporary Custody Is Granted
Parents who choose limited custody need to know what happens after temporary custody is granted. In legal terms, temporary physical custody refers to an arrangement in which an individual or entity assumes responsibility for the care, supervision, and decision-making authority over a child for a … [Read more...]
Primary Custody vs Joint Custody: Choosing Wisely
Any journey through divorce involves difficult decisions. These decisions have high stakes, as they will set the course for your post-divorce life and your children’s future. One of the most important decisions someone undergoing a divorce will have to make is the type of custody arrangement they … [Read more...]
Things Not to Say to a Child of Divorce
“I’m okay and I think the kids are doing okay too. But it’s hard to really know what they are feeling and super hard to know what to tell them,” Mike said to his sister. He continued, “It’s like, I can’t tell them the truth about why we split at this point, they're too young to understand. So I … [Read more...]
What Is Considered an Unfit Home for a Child: Key Factors
“He’s a fine dad, he loves the kids, he spends time with them, plays with them, but their room is a disaster, and I fear it’s getting dangerous around that house. He just doesn’t take care of it and it’s becoming hazardous with peeling paint chipping off the walls and loose wires sticking out all … [Read more...]
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