Category Archives: Child Custody
What is the Difference Between Sole Managing Conservatorship and Joint Managing Conservatorship With Respect To Child Custody?
There are different legal designations with respect to child custody in Texas that describe the rights and responsibilities of the parents. The presumed, or default, arrangement is joint managing conservatorship. This means both parents share in the important decisions and responsibilities concerning their child, which include the following: Education Religion and moral instruction Medical care,… Read More »
Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl: The Drama Of Baby Veronica
In a heartbreaking case that has drawn national attention, three-year-old Baby Veronica appears to be moving back to South Carolina and the home of the only parents she knew for the first two years of her life. When her adoptive parents sought to finalize their adoption of Veronica, the birth father, Dusten Brown, reasserted parental… Read More »
Can a Stepparent Seek Child Possession in Texas?
Stepparents can play an important role in the upbringing of a child. In most cases, though, their legal right to child possession (custody) in Texas is limited. However, non-relatives who have played an important role in the child’s life and acted as a primary caretaker may be able to gain legal custody in certain circumstances…. Read More »
How Is Child Custody Handled if One Parent Relocates?
In most cases, Texas courts find that it is in the best interests of the child to have regular, ongoing contact with both parents. Therefore, if the custodial parent wants to relocate, he or she must prove that circumstances are such that the benefits to the child will outweigh the costs of the distance from… Read More »
Modifying Your Child Custody Order
Going through a divorce is often a traumatic and difficult time of life. When children are involved, it can be especially hard to come to terms over custody issues. It is important to note that with the passage of time after a divorce, circumstances often change necessitating modifications to a child custody order. While this… Read More »
Enforcing or Challenging an Out-of-State Child Custody Order in Texas
Child custody is a complex area of family law. Attempts are usually made to apply the standard of best interests of the child. But when a protracted custody battle ensues, court decisions about child custody may leave all parties with a painful and unsatisfactory resolution. It is important to realize that you might be able… Read More »
What is Meant by the Best Interests of the Child Standard?
No matter how contentious a divorce becomes, the parties are expected to abide by the public policy of the state of Texas requiring them to always act with the best interests of their child or children in mind. The courts apply the best interests of the child standard to issues such as custody, support and… Read More »
When Child Visitation Is Limited or Denied in Texas
Determining an appropriate visitation schedule can be one of the more difficult challenges of divorce. It is generally recognized as important to allow children to spend time with both parents. But sometimes visitation can present a danger or concern about the well-being of the child. In those situations, visitation can be limited, or in severe… Read More »
Enforcing Your Rights to Support and Custody
You can spend months hammering out the terms of your divorce agreement including child support, spousal support and visitation. But having something in writing may not always be enough. After divorce, your ex may fail to abide by the terms of the agreement and court order at some point. If your ex starts skipping payments… Read More »
Dispelling Common Myths about Houston Divorce
There are so many myths involving divorce it’s almost impossible to keep track. But some of the same ones come up time and time again. Dispelling these myths before your divorce even starts can help save you from bundles of disappointment. Listed below are some of the most common myths about divorce: I should have… Read More »