Child Custody

If you have children, Texas law requires that you and your spouse have written custody and parenting time agreement in place before the judge grants you a divorce. While you and your spouse can devise your own parenting time and visitation schedule, the Texas Court...

When temperatures rise, it often means school is out and upcoming vacations are just around the corner for many families. For some households, however, the holiday time away from school can create scheduling conflicts and confusion.  If you have recently...

Texas courts prefer that children remain with one or both of their parents. However, sometimes removing the child and placing him or her in the custody of a third party is a better solution. In some cases, the child may benefit from living with other family members....

Although Texas fathers play a critical role in the happiness and health of their children, obtaining custody can be a challenge. If you and your child’s mother have split and were not married, establishing paternity is essential for defending your rights as a dad....

Texas refers to physical child custody as possession and access. Divorcing families must work with the court to establish a legal possession order that details the custody and visitation schedule for children. Review the factors that contribute to possession orders...

Following a divorce case in Texas, those party to it may eventually encounter the opportunity to relocate to a new area. Actually following up on those opportunities can be complex when one shares custody of their children with an ex-spouse. One who wants to relocate...

As a divorced parent, your parenting plan probably calls for alternating holidays. However, it may not address the days surrounding each holiday. In many Houston area school districts, students can get a full week off for Thanksgiving. Winter break may last up to two...

Untangling your financial life from that of your spouse during the divorce process can be challenging enough, but if you have kids then you might be more concerned about how child custody and visitation will play out. While you might be able to talk out a resolution...

Child custody orders and agreements put into words the plans that Houston parents must follow in order to care for their children following separation or divorce. Based on the best interests of the children that will be affected by the custody plans, different...