Category Archives: Child Custody
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 »
Child custody mediation is often the best answer
When it comes to questions regarding child custody, it is hard to make all the right decisions. This is particularly true when child custody and divorce are intertwined. While you always have the right to go to court in an attempt to find an answer to your child custody problems, there is another idea… Read More »
Understanding Parental Alienation Syndrome
If you go through divorce, if you have at least one child with your former spouse, you may be worried about what this means to your future. While it may not be common, Parental Alienation Syndrome comes into play from time to time. Parental Alienation Syndrome is a situation in which one parent exposes… Read More »
Are you familiar with common child custody problems?
When it comes to matters of child custody in Houston, the last thing you want is to run into any problems. After all, you have enough on your plate. If a marriage ends poorly, if you don’t get along with your former spouse, it is safe to assume that you could one day face… Read More »
School performance can be used in child custody cases
The main thing that the court is trying to figure out during a child custody case is what will be in the best interests of the child. Since education is very important to children and performance in school can factor into their further educational opportunities and career opportunities, it is thought of as a… Read More »
