Child custody battles are an unfortunate reality of many divorce cases. This is a particular concern for fathers who fear the courts will automatically side with their ex-spouse due to gender bias. It is important for parents facing a child custody dispute to separate...
Month: April 2021
Is a 50/50 child custody presumption right for Texas?
Parents and child custody activists around the country are pushing state legislatures to change their custody laws. Specifically, the movement calls for the law to start with the presumption that the children of a divorcing couple or unmarried co-parents should spend...
Visitation schedules for toddlers
Setting up a visitation schedule can be a complicated process for many families. However, this process may require even more thought if children are still toddlers. As parents create their visitation schedule, they should consider several factors. The relationship...
How do you serve divorce papers in Texas?
One of the first things you typically need to decide in a divorce is whether you want to serve papers. This step shows your hand, so to speak, so most people consider it a strategic as well as a procedural element of divorce. If you are considering serving your...
Understanding your legal rights as a Texas father
If you father a child outside of marriage, you must take legal steps to retain the right to a relationship with your child. Texas agrees that both parents should take part in raising a child as long as that arrangement serves the child's best interests. If you face...
