Will Joint Physical Custody Work for You?
I work daily with clients to manage, arrange or enforce child custody arrangements in Texas, especially in the southeastern corner of Texas in and near Houston. If you have a family and are divorced, chances are good you will deal with a conservatorship issue somewhere along the line. Along with property issues, disagreement over child… Read More »
What Are Grandparents’ Visitation Rights under Texas Law?
Overall, Texas law gives parents priority when it comes to custody of their children. Parents also have the right to determine who has visitation with their children and to what extent. Other parties can have visitation as long as the parents agree. So when everyone agrees, parents and grandparents, there are no issues. When conflicts… Read More »
Texas Custody Guidelines for Children Three Years and Younger
For many years Texas did not have definitive guidelines to determine custody for children three years old or younger. The courts ruled on cases based on their discretion and whatever they determined to be appropriate according to the existing statute. Determining custody (possession) for children three years and younger remained a murky area of law…. Read More »
Common Confusions about Custody Rights and Child Support
Parents often mistakenly believe that paying child support entitles them to custody rights or vice-versa. For example, sometimes a non-custodial parent believes that denied visitation justifies not making a support payment. Or a parent might think that if he or she provides more custodial services in caring for the child, that this custodial service justifies… Read More »