Child Custody

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...

Not every Houston parent will emerge from a divorce with all their parental rights intact. That is because courts are tasked with protecting the best interests of children, and if allowing a parent to retain certain custodial or conservatorship rights may emotionally...

So your marriage is coming to an end. You're probably feeling a lot of emotions as you struggle to figure out how to tell your friends, family, children, and even your spouse that you're getting a divorce. You might also be worried about the financial implications of...

As previously discussed on our blog, when it comes to child custody arrangements, Texas courts prefer to split time and child care responsibilities equally between the parents. However, in cases where one of the parents is unfit to raise the child, joint child custody...

In 2019, it is more likely than ever for a Texas court to encourage 50/50 child custody agreements. The basic idea is to make sure that the child gets an equal amount of time with both parents and keep both parents equally involved in the child's life. There are a few...