Category Archives: Child Custody
Things To Tell Your Houston Divorce Lawyer
In divorce or custody cases, individuals frequently have a difficult time determining exactly what and how much information to disclose to a lawyer. Indeed, in many situations, individuals have difficulty revealing any information at all or are uncertain whether information that could be unflattering should be told to a lawyer. In order to obtain… Read More »
Parallel Parenting Versus Co Parenting in Texas
When a divorce occurs, parents often must decide who will care for children, how custody time will be divided, and what the children will do in their free time. Parents often choose to use a parenting plan, which is a written document that details what time children will spend with each parent and how… Read More »
Things Houston Parents Should Consider Before Relocating With Children
Parents are sometimes faced with the difficult decision of relocating, which means moving children away from the other parents. There are many reasons why parents decide to pursue relocation, including new employment opportunities, better education for children, or strengthened social support. Texas law grants many parents joint management of children, which means that the… Read More »
Frozen Embryo Law in Texas
For many couples in a variety of situations, assisted reproductive technology has served as a viable method for having children over the last few decades. In vitro fertilization is one of the most common methods of assisted reproductive technology. In vitro fertilization involves a series of procedures in which mature eggs are collected from… Read More »
Tips for Grandparents Seeking Custody of Grandchildren
It is not uncommon for custody to be awarded to the grandparents of a grandchild. Indeed, the American Grandparents Association has released various stories about grandparents obtaining rights for grandchildren, and the American Association of Retired Persons has even released a guide for retired persons raising grandchildren. Not to mention, nearly every state has… Read More »
The Best Interest of the Child Principle
Texas courts today base child custody determinations on the “best interest of the child.” This standard calls for the development of an appropriate parenting plan that best benefits the child’s physical and sociological development. In addition to reflecting the best interest of a child, a court in Texas must also give effect to the… Read More »
Pet Custody After A Divorce
There is another divorce issue for many couples to consider besides children, assets, and support: pets. One study estimates that almost half the households in the United States have a dog or cat. Custody issues involving pets can provide much friction between divorcing spouses. Although courts in Texas have remained relatively silent on determining… Read More »
The Role of the Amicus in Divorce
A amicus (“friend of the court”) is an individual that represents another’s best interest during litigation. Amicuses are most frequently used in family court to represent the interests of a minor during divorces and custody suits. The amicus in Texas is usually a lawyer, but whose practice has an emphasis on children. An amicus… Read More »
What are the details of joint custody?
When parents decide on divorce, questions regarding custody cannot be put on the backburner. Instead, all matters involving a child or children need to be addressed sooner rather than later. Joint custody is common, as this gives both parents the opportunity to make decisions about how the child is raised. With joint legal custody,… Read More »
You don’t have to stand for parental alienation
When you hear the phrase “Parental Alienation Syndrome” what comes to mind? No matter how you look at it, this is not a good thing. It is something that can negatively impact both parents, as well as the child. This is nothing more than a situation in which one parent displays behavior to a… Read More »
