Blog Posts - Child custody
How Courts Determine Child Custody
Find out how child custody in Texas is generally handled and the various factors the court considers in making these arrangements. Child custody is among the most sensitive types of cases dealt with in the Texas family court. Decisions made during legal proceedings impact your child, the amount of time...
Continue ReadingCan the Court Punish You By Taking Away Time With Your Children?
Your relationship with your child matters. If you are going through a difficult experience, you may be wondering: Can a Texas court punish you by taking away time with your kids? The answer depends entirely on the specific circumstances of the case—but it is definitely possible if the court deems...
Continue ReadingHow Does the Court Consider Criminal History When Deciding Custody?
Criminal history could be a factor in a child custody case. Criminal convictions affect child custody cases in basically two ways. A criminal conviction, especially a recent, violent criminal conviction, could affect several of the Holley factors which courts use to determine the best interests of a child. That is...
Continue ReadingWhat Domestic Violence Allegations Mean for Child Custody in Texas
Unfortunately, domestic violence remains a serious issue. According to estimates from the Texas Council on Family Violence, approximately 33% of people in our state will be a victim of domestic violence at least once during the course of their life. Domestic violence is a criminal offense. It can also have...
Continue ReadingWhat Parents Should Know About Child Custody Modifications in Texas
For parents, there are few things more stressful or overwhelming than a child custody case—especially if there is a dispute over the terms. A final order or agreement can come as a great sense of relief. However, child custody is not necessarily static in Texas. A custody arrangement is always...
Continue ReadingWill Your Custody be Affected if You're a Parent with COVID-19?
Navigating shared custody is difficult enough during a pandemic, but the situation becomes significantly more complicated if one parent starts showing possible symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19. If this happens, how exactly will it impact your child custody arrangement? The guidance from Texas courts so far indicates that existing...
Continue ReadingThe Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Child Custody Plans
With unprecedented stay-at-home orders and social distancing recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Texas and across the United States, it is not a surprise that many parents are stressed and confused about sharing child custody. First, public health orders are not intended to automatically disrupt or halt existing...
Continue ReadingHow Can Having an Affair Affect Your Children?
Infidelity can affect a family dynamic in many ways. Even though an affair involves a spouse being unfaithful to the other spouse, children can also feel the effects of the affair and, sometimes, for years to come. An affair can affect your parent-child relationship, and it is important to understand...
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