Category Archives: Child Custody
Visitation Arrangements in Texas
Parents can arrive at their own arrangements for visitation outside of court and submit their agreed parenting plan to the court for approval. In fact, the courts encourage parents to arrive at amicable decisions without court intervention, but always base approval on what is in the best interests of the child. There are various scheduling… Read More »
What is a Custody Evaluation?
When parents continue to disagree about custody after mediation or other attempts to resolve their issues outside of court, the court may order a custody evaluation. A custody evaluator is generally a psychologist who evaluates the child and family members. Based on the evaluation, the evaluator recommends a visitation or parenting plan that is in… Read More »
Legal Terms Used in Texas Divorce Cases
The Texas Family Code uses different legal terms to describe custody roles and functions, which can be confusing for people who are used to hearing words like custody, custodian, visitation, and other familiar divorce terms. For example, under the Texas Family Code, a conservator is a custodian—usually a parent who has responsibilities and duties to… Read More »