Category: Child Custody

Have you been offered a new job? Do you want to move closer to family? There can be a million reasons why a person wants to move and it can be an exciting adventure. If there is a custody order in place, however, things can get complicated. The relocation of a parent can...

When child custody arrangements are determined, the court uses the best interest of the child standard as its foundational guidance. The court works hard to consider all the factors that could impact the best interest of the child in establishing child custody arrangements, referred to as “conservatorship,” “possession,” or “access,” in Texas. Sometimes,...

Divorce can be a difficult thing to go through for so many different reasons. The uncertainty of the process in and of itself can be a great source of anxiety. This can be especially true for those divorcing with children. Child custody is, of course, a big issue in divorce proceedings and goes to...

When you are trying to successfully co-parent after a divorce, a solid parenting plan that addresses time sharing in as much detail as possible can be an integral and foundational need to fill. A well drafted parenting plan, however, is easier said than done. It involves balancing the time commitments and priorities of...

Co-parenting can be difficult in the best of times. Throw a pandemic into the mix, and things can become exponentially more complicated and tough to handle. Know that you are not alone. Co-parents across the country have been faced with new and heightened challenges underscored by the Covid-19 pandemic. Here, we will not only...

What constitutes a material and substantial change which would justify a change to child custody?

Child custody is often one of the most critical issues in a divorce. At times, after the issuance of the divorce decree and institution of the custody order, one or both of the parents might find a need to...