Child Custody

For many Texas parents, the holidays pose a particular set of challenges. During or immediately after a divorce, many parents struggle with dividing time with their children during the holiday season. Achieving a fair and child-centered visitation schedule is...

When two Texas parents turn to a family court to resolve their custody differences, the outcome can be difficult to predict. An example is found in a recent case from another state that centered on different religious beliefs between two parents. Although not normally...

The end of a marriage brings many complicated issues that must be resolved before a divorce can be finalized. For Texas parents, the most important concern involves the well-being of their children and child custody. Although the divorce process is complex and can be...

It's no secret that child custody disputes can be intensely emotional. After all, many custody battles are unfortunately extensions of personal battles between parents. Because of this, Texas family court judges have the authority to appoint a third party to conduct a...

If you are embroiled in a dispute over custody and/or parenting time, and you cannot reach an agreement, it is possible that the court may order a custody evaluation. Essentially, this is where an impartial third party will conduct an investigation, gather information...

Divorce can be an emotional vortex that sucks the happiness out of you. Additionally, the void of love and joy can affect children. As such, parents who are embroiled in custody and parenting time disputes must recognize that many of the things they do to justify...

When two parents are attempting to work together in the best interests of their children while undergoing divorce proceedings, the process is already a difficult one. Determining how to share responsibilities and rights while keeping the good of each child at the...

As the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has literally become mainstream, and three states (Washington, Colorado and Oregon) legalizing recreational use of the drug, marijuana use is likely to become more of an issue in child custody disputes. While it may be...

The general presumption under the law is that parents of children have the right to control access to and the welfare of their offspring, even to grandparents. This is a concept that has the blessing of the U.S. Supreme Court by virtue of a decision made a few years...

Parents in Texas who share custody of a child need to be fully aware of how the law works when it comes to what their rights as a conservator are under the law. It is imperative that parents who are embroiled in a dispute with the other parent keep their emotions in...