Child Custody

Despite certain perceived historical precedents in child custody battles, there are no sure bets when you take your challenges to the courtroom. Texas family law judges are supposed to examine each case individually rather than basing their decisions on tradition or...

A marriage may come to an end because of abuse, infidelity, incompatibility or constant fighting over major issues (such as relocation, a child’s college education, etc.). However, some marriages fall apart as a result of drug addiction, which can be extremely...

If you’re currently going through a divorce in Houston, chances are you have a strong opinion about custody and visitation. While all courts look to uphold the best interests of the child when making these decisions, parents must take the proper steps to avoid...

When you find yourself involved in a Texas child custody case, you will likely hear the term, “best interests of the child” thrown around quite a bit. Ultimately, “the best interests of the child” is what a judge will consider before making any...

As a Texas parent who receives child support money from your child’s other parent, you may have heard all kinds of rumors about what you can and cannot spend that money on. Unfortunately, many parents like you labor under the misconception that they must spend...

Going through a divorce or legal separation in Texas, or anywhere in the United States, can be difficult and often overwhelming. This is especially true if there are children involved. Parents who have spent a good portion of their lives taking care of their children...

When the court entered your original child custody order, it was made using then-current information about you and the other parent. Decisions were made based on where you each lived, your jobs and where your children attended school, among other things. Now, whether...

If your foreign-born ex-spouse wants to take your child(ren) to his or her country of origin for a visit, you may fear that (s)he will not return them to you in Texas at the end of the visit. Unfortunately, parental abduction is a far too frequent occurrence and can...

With all the press that friendly co-parents get these days, you may feel like the courts no longer hear child custody cases except in extreme circumstances. But that's not true: Texas courts still hear plenty of child custody cases every year.You may feel out of place...