Category Archives: Child Custody
Are You a Parent of a Special Needs Child Getting Divorced? Four Special Considerations
Are you the parent of a special needs teenager or young child? According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), approximately 15 percent of school children nationwide have special needs. If you are a parent of a special needs kid and you are preparing for a divorce, there are some unique… Read More »
Joint Managing Conservatorship Child Custody in Texas: Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Parent
Texas technically does not use the term “child custody” in official legal proceedings. Instead, a parent who has custody rights for a child is called a managing conservatorship. There is a general presumption that divorced or separated parents should be joint managing conservators unless it is proven that such an arrangement would not be… Read More »
Will the Court Let My Teenager Decide Which Parent Gets Custody?
Are you a divorced or separated parent with a teenager in Texas? You may want to ask: Does my child get to decide which parent gets custody? The answer is “no”—at least not unilaterally. That being said, your teenager’s wishes matter a lot. In this article, our Galveston County child custody lawyer provides a… Read More »
An Overview of Supervised Visitation in Texas
For a number of different reasons, a Texas court may determine that a parent, at least at the current time, should not have unfettered access to their child. However, it may still be best for that child and that parent to spend time together and to build a relationship. This is where supervised visitation… Read More »
Parental Rights In Texas: Understanding The Terms “Conservatorship,” “Possession,” And “Access”
Are you a parent going through a divorce or a separation in Galveston? It is normal to feel stressed out. Nothing should come between you and your relationship with your children. You may have a lot of questions about custody and visitation. Technically, Texas does not actually use these terms in an official legal… Read More »
Parenting Plan Provisions In Texas: No Alcohol Before And During Parenting Time
Alcohol abuse is a widespread problem. According to data cited by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), there are more than 14 million people nationwide with an alcohol disorder. For separated parents of young children and teenagers, alcohol abuse can be a thorny topic. In Texas, a no alcohol before and/or… Read More »
Four Things To Know About Parental Alienation In Texas
Nothing should come between you and your relationship with your kid(s). Certainly, you should not have to deal with a co-parent who is intentionally undermining that relationship. A person who knowingly and/or recklessly tries to turn a child against a parent may be responsible for parental alienation. There are remedies available for parental alienation… Read More »
How Is Child Custody Awarded After A Divorce In Houston, Texas?
For parents of young children, going through a divorce is especially complicated. There are many additional legal, emotional, and logistical issues that need to be worked out. You may be wondering: How is child custody determined in a divorce in Texas? The answer depends on a number of different factors that are specific to… Read More »
What If I Am concerned The Other Parent Will Seek A Modification?
In Texas, the term “conservatorship” is used to describe the concept of child custody. Once a custody arrangement is in place, parents in Galveston County have a legal duty to abide by it. That being said, changes are possible. Under Texas law (Texas Family Code § 156.101), a court may modify “an order that… Read More »
Four Tips To Help You Reach A Settlement In Your Child Custody Case
Ending a relationship is hard—especially if you have young children. Whether you are getting a divorce or separating, you and your former partner will need to work out an arrangement regarding child custody. Under Texas law (Tex. Fam. Code § 153.002), the best interest of the child should “always be the primary consideration” in… Read More »
