If you are a father who is experiencing a divorce with children or going through a continuing child custody dispute with the mother of your children, you may have been told that the deck is stacked against you.  This is simply not true.  Why? There are several reasons this is not true.  But let’s look… Read More

It’s not uncommon for families to move several times over the course of their lives. In an intact family, the child will of course move with the parents. However in the case of a split or divorced family, things can quickly get complicated if one parent decides to move to a different state. The child… Read More

It’s desirable that parents are able to create a parenting plan that works for all parties and to which all parties can agree. But this is often not the case. Parents may disagree on a litany of different issues, such as who gets the children on certain holidays or what after-school activities they may join…. Read More

The Texas Observer reported in a 2012 article that Texas ranks second in the nation in the number of international parental abduction cases. Texas had 494 abduction cases reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Many of the children are taken by a parent to Mexico. If you are involved in a… Read More

Possibly one of the biggest challenges in life for some parents is getting the other parent to abide by a child custody court order. An attorney can help you understand how to get child custody. A lawyer can help you enforce a custody order as well. Keep Detailed Records Remember to keep detailed records on… Read More

Temporary guardianship is typically established for a finite period of time for a specific purpose. Guardianships are designated to allow a person to provide care and management of another person’s financial, medical, personal and property concerns when that person is either declared incompetent or is a minor, such as in cases of temporary custody. Unlike… Read More

Courts in Dallas base custody decisions on what’s in the child’s best interest. That should be the same goal when attempting to reach a custody agreement out of court. The following are three methods parents may use to come to an agreement without going to the courtroom: mutual agreement, mediation and collaborative divorce. Ways to… Read More

While divorce is the right choice for many parents, an ensuing child custody battle can take its toll on the parents as well as the child. ‘Winning’ a child custody case will depend on the parent’s goals. Some might want the child to live with him/her primarily, or may wish to prevent the other parent… Read More

Once a court order establishes child custody, it can be challenging to change. It’s important to understand how custody is determined, what factors may allow for a child custody modification and what steps to take to change the court order. Establishing Child Custody Conservatorship is the term used in Texas to describe custody of a… Read More