Child custody laws in Texas can be complex. For example, Chapter 153 of the Family Code alone has over 22,000 words. Furthermore, each family’s circumstances are unique, and one element that can complicate matters is when an unmarried couple splits up. Therefore,...
According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT Data Center, 24 million children in the U.S. live in single-parent homes. While many of these kids likely have great relationships with both parents, there are also probably many who do not. When it comes to...
Navigating custody arrangements can be challenging after a divorce, especially if your ex-spouse fails to follow the court-ordered custody arrangement. It is important to take appropriate action to protect your rights and the well-being of your children. Here are the...
When the romantic relationship between you and your child’s other parent ends in Texas, you and your former partner may need to come up with a custody arrangement that gives each of you time with the child you share. If you are unable to agree on terms, you may ask...
When making child custody orders, a court generally understands that situations may change later. The law allows you to ask for changes to the orders. Before filing a modification request, you should make sure you have a valid reason for asking for a change. The law...
Unless a court limits your parental rights, you have certain things you have access to as a parent. You should pay attention to your court orders because a judge can limit legal custody rights, which is where the court could restrict your ability to be active in the...
Parenting a child with someone you no longer get along with can be difficult, but it is important. Generally, Texas law presumes that it is in the child's best interest to have relationships with both parents. Sadly, in some cases, one parent attempts to sabotage the...
If you have children, your divorce does not change your responsibility to your children. Unfortunately, divorces often end with negative feelings, making co-parenting more difficult for both parties. If you struggle to work with your former spouse, there are ways that...
Historically, women have been the caretakers in a family. Decades ago, courts would assume that placing the children with the mother was the best thing to do. But attitudes have changed. Texas law assumes in every case the best thing for the children is to have both...
As a new parent, the thought of leaving your son or daughter with a stranger may make your skin crawl. After all, no one knows how to care for your child quite as you do. Still, because you cannot always be with the young one in your family, you have learned to trust...
