Generally speaking, a Texas judge won't alter a custody or visitation agreement because you drank a beer in front of your kids. However, if you drink to the point that you can't care for a son or daughter, you might be at risk of losing your parental rights. Let's...
Child Custody
Regaining custody rights in Texas: A short guide
If you're trying to regain child custody rights in Texas, there are steps you can take that may help the process along. You may assume otherwise, but the state works with individuals who help themselves. Evaluate the past and learn from it Life is complex, and...
4 tips to protect your children during a custody dispute
As a parent, you want what is best for your children, which is likely why you are challenging your custody arrangement. These kinds of conflicts, however, can cause turmoil for everyone involved. Try these four tips to help protect your children during a custody...
Defend for your rights: 4 Reasons for dads to fight for custody
While divorce is often difficult, it can be even more challenging when there are children in the picture. This can be especially true if you are a father who is in the middle of a custody battle. Because society has traditionally prioritized mothers when it comes to...
3 Texas child custody myths
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...
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 children’s custody preferences affect a custody hearing
During a divorce, the spouses and the courts make most of the important decisions, including who the children live with primarily. According to the Family Code statute, when deciding who has primary custody or conservatorship, the courts consider the best interests of...
What do access and possession mean regarding parenting time?
When it comes to child custody matters in a divorce, disagreements frequently arise between the parties with regard to parenting time. In the state of Texas, divorcing parents face “access and possession” in terms of child custody orders. What does this mean? Access...
Can grandparents ask for visitation with grandkids?
Some parents prescribe to the adage that it takes a village to raise a child, leaning into sharing their responsibilities with their families and support systems. However, situations may arise in which parents do not wish to allow their extended families, including...
