In Texas, a parent’s legal right to their children is conservatorship. The type of conservatorship the court awards to each parent determines the extent of their parental rights and obligations. The default in Texas family courts is usually joint managing...
Child Custody
Can your child weigh in on your high-conflict Texas divorce?
You know things in your divorce went from bad to worse when normal disagreements have escalated into destructive behaviors intentionally disrupting and damaging your life. Without a referee addressing the intense friction between you and your spouse, your child may...
When the presumption of joint conservatorship does not apply
Texas laws presume that divorcing parents must be joint managing conservators, meaning both have the authority to create important life decisions for their child. Notably, this presumption does not mean each parent would have an equal time with their child. Primary...
What is a divorce or custody deposition?
Discovery is the process of acquiring vital information from and about your spouse or co-parent in a divorce or child custody case, respectively. It allows both parties to have a complete picture of the other party’s financial position and to obtain any information...
Challenges pursuing sole custody in Texas
If you have significant disagreements with your spouse in terms of how to raise your children, you might aim for sole custody. While many divorces end with one spouse having different responsibilities and rights than the other, it is relatively rare to cut one parent...
3 tips for navigating joint custody and summer vacations
As the school year starts to wrap up, many parents start planning for summer vacation. If you have joint custody of a child, that planning comes with additional nuances. Before making a big trip out of state or an extended trip nearby, consider the following tips to...
Standing up for your custody rights as a father
The end of marriage can present many hardships, especially if you have kids. On top of financial worries, court-related stress and your property, you could have serious concerns about child custody or visitation. As a father, it is essential to make sure that you...
How to amicably reach a custody agreement
Ending a marriage becomes more complicated when you have children. If you become one of the 2.1 out of 1,000 marriages that end in divorce in Texas, according to the CDC, your focus needs to stay on your children. While divorce comes with tension, you have solid...
Should your co-parent have access to your child?
Joint custody has gained numerous acclaims over the years for the benefits that it provides many children of divorce. However, not every child will benefit from this form of custody. In what situations would it be best to opt for a different form of custody, or even...
3 tips for managing shared custody
As a parent, your children's needs are a top priority. This does not change during your divorce or after. According to the Mayo Clinic, a relationship with both parents is essential to a child's development and growth. While shared custody can be a challenge, here are...