Child Custody

The co-parent who makes medical decisions for a child is typically the one who has legal custody rights. In many cases, parents will have shared legal custody rights, meaning they have to work together to make these important decisions. But if one parent has sole...

When your co-parent violates a custody order, it can leave you feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do next. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help you protect your parenting rights. Document every violation Keeping detailed records can make it...

Summer vacation is supposed to be fun, but for many co-parents, it also inspires a familiar disagreement: screen time. When school is out and routines become more flexible, children often spend more time on tablets, phones, gaming systems and streaming services. It...

Communicating with an ex probably isn’t something that you’re looking forward to, but if you share children with your ex, communication is a priority. Finding ways to keep these conversations productive and calm can be challenging.  When you’re speaking to your ex,...

With the cost of just about everything connected with travel going up, many families are rethinking their summer vacation plans. Some divorced co-parents who would normally take separate vacations with their children might be considering taking one shared family...

If you work long hours, travel for business or run a company, you may worry that your career will count against you in a Texas custody case. Many professionals believe a stay-at-home spouse starts with an advantage. That concern feels real when your role in your...

School stability often shapes child custody decisions in Texas. Judges focus on how a custody plan affects a child’s daily routine, education, and emotional well-being. When school disruption seems likely, courts tend to favor arrangements that limit changes....

When divorce gets emotional, it’s common to worry about your child’s safety and well-being. If you believe your ex shouldn’t have unsupervised time with your child, supervised visitation might be a reasonable option. Understanding when it applies and how Texas courts...

Divorce can be an emotional and stressful process, especially when children are involved. A parenting plan helps ensure that both parents share responsibility for raising their children after the divorce. In Texas, having a clear and structured parenting plan can make...

In Texas, grandparents don’t automatically receive visitation rights. However, the law allows them to request visitation under specific conditions, especially when the absence of that relationship could harm the child’s well-being. Judges only consider these requests...