Co-parenting is not always an easy task. However, sharing parenting time and ensuring adherence to court orders is mandatory. To assist parents in Texas, the Attorney General's office created the Access & Visitation program. This program seeks to facilitate...
Child Custody
Reasons for denial of custody modification in Texas
Texas bases both new child custody decisions and modifications on the child's best interest. Courts may approve or deny modification requests depending on the circumstances of your case. When seeking a custody modification in Texas, be aware of factors that may...
Possible reasons for supervised possession in Texas
In Texas child custody cases, a supervised possession order may be necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the child involved. This order places specific conditions on the parent's visitation rights, including the need for supervision. Review the possible...
When should you modify a custody agreement?
After a divorce, it is not uncommon for family dynamics to change over time. These changes usually require an adjustment of the established custody agreement to ensure your child's best interests remain in focus. While challenging, it is possible to modify an existing...
Common reasons for custody modifications
During a divorce, parents must establish a child custody arrangement. Parents should develop these arrangements with the best interests of the child in mind to ensure their future well-being. However, situations can change over time, which means even solid plans may...
7 FAQs about child custody during a Texas divorce
Divorce is never a simple process, and when you add child custody into the mix, it becomes even more complex. In Texas, many rules and regulations guide the child custody process during a divorce. There are many questions that can arise during this challenging time....
Will my spouse get more custody over our kids?
When you are in the midst of a divorce, it can feel like you are constantly struggling to reach a fair outcome on every matter. Child custody is likely to be your primary concern as a parent going through a divorce, but it is also the part that can seem the most...
Is it hard to modify a child custody order?
After parents split, the Texas family law court helps them create custody orders to ensure the children have the necessary care. At some point, however, it may become necessary to revisit those original orders. The process for modifying a custody order and subsequent...
What could indicate bad reasons for a parent to relocate?
If you share custody with a co-parent who plans to move to a distant community, there should be good motivation for the relocation. While some parents want the best for their children, others harbor negative feelings toward a co-parent and want to move to take a child...
Two tips for managing custody in the teen years
If you divorce when your children are young, custody agreements are typically straightforward and ensure equal time with both parents, including overnights in both households. As children get older, gain independence and take on responsibilities, that custody schedule...