Domestic violence allegations play a significant role in determining child custody arrangements in Texas. Courts prioritize the child’s safety and well-being, ensuring that decisions reflect the best interests of the child. Understanding how these allegations impact...
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Child Custody
Can a child’s custody preference impact custody rights?
In custody battles, the child's preference can sometimes play an important role. Judges consider various factors when deciding which parent gets custody. A child's expressed desire may influence the decision, but it alone does not necessarily determine the outcome....
How to have a happy holiday season when your ex has custody
The holiday season can be challenging when your ex has custody of the kids. It’s natural to feel sad or left out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find joy during this time. With some planning and a positive outlook, you can still make the holidays special for yourself...
Are divorce custody proceedings different with adopted children?
In Texas, divorce custody proceedings for adopted children generally follow the same legal process as those involving biological children. However, certain unique factors can arise for parents based on the adoption background. Understanding these differences can help...
What do you need to know about cross-state child custody?
Child custody arrangements are legal contracts. They require careful consideration and adherence to state laws. When parents live in different states, managing the process can pose unique challenges. Parents must understand relevant laws to handle a custody agreement...
Downsides of letting children decide which parent to live with
In Texas, the family court system aims to prioritize the best interests of the child when determining custody arrangements during divorce or separation. However, some parents wonder if they should let their children decide which parent to live with. While considering...
Telling your children about termination of parental rights
The CDC reports that there are roughly 40,000 divorces in Texas each year. If you are going through a divorce, you know that life after a divorce brings about many changes, some expected and some not so much. One of the most challenging situations you might face is if...
International Child Custody Cases Involving The United States And India
International child custody disputes are always complex, especially when one of the parents is from a country such as India that does not follow the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of...
What countries follow The Hague Convention For child custody?
Child custody issues can be complex in the state of Texas. While determining who has custody rights can be difficult enough in most cases, what can make matters even more complicated is when issues, like foreign nations and citizenship, come into play. When a child is...
Joint Managing Conservator Vs. Sole Managing Conservator Vs. Possessory Conservator
In the state of Texas, the term "conservatorship" refers to a parent's child custody rights. If you are in a co-parenting relationship outside of a marriage, it is important to understand the type of conservatorship you will have over your child. Texas law outlines...