Child Custody

Most Texas couples divorcing today usually opt for establishing a joint managing conservatorship, or child custody. It is now popularly accepted by many people across the country that parents sharing joint custody of their children can promote the children's overall...

There are many laws that govern child custody decisions in the U.S. Texas laws refer to child custody issues as conservatorship. There are various forms of conservatorship arrangements under the laws that are available to all couples who plan on seeking the best...

Child custody issues can be one of the most contentious issues under the family law umbrella in Texas. Child custody issues not only involve divorcing couples, but also apply to unmarried couples who have had a child. A Texas family court judge will typically look all...

Child custody, anywhere in the United States, including in Texas, can be a complicated issue. Former spouses may argue over child custody matters and some may even flee with the child, ignoring court orders in the process. In a recent case, a Texas man, who abducted...

In Texas, child custody is often referred to as conservatorship. The term, "conservatorship" is used to describe the rights and responsibilities of the parents when it comes to raising their children. Although this does not refer to the time spent with each child, it...

Divorces involving minor children are often among the most complicated marital dissolutions. The parents are often eager for the divorce to be finalized, but their children may not be. They may be afraid of the future, of not having both parents when they need them...

As many Texas residents understand, when children are involved, divorce becomes even more difficult than it would be otherwise. What many spouses may forget is that although they might not have the same feeling anymore for each other, their children may still have a...

As noted in a previous post, Texas family courts assign either sole managing or joint managing conservatorship to parents who have divorced. The law requires that joint managing conservatorship be considered first because it is commonly seen as the custody form that...

No matter where divorce happens, children are often the ones who suffer most when couples divorce. The uncertainty about the future can make children extremely anxious. For the parents, certain issues regarding their children can create anger and bitterness,...

Child custody is an important issue in a divorce. Texas residents would agree that the outcome of a divorce can be more critical when children are involved. A couple may move on in life, yet they still have to take care of the children. Across the United States,...