Child Custody

Jealousy can creep into co-parenting relationships, making cooperation harder than it needs to be. If you’re dealing with feelings of jealousy toward your ex or their new life, you’re not alone. It’s important to address these emotions so they don’t interfere with...

Remarriage can change many things, including child custody. If you're sharing custody and either you or your ex-spouse gets remarried, that new relationship might affect your parenting arrangement. Courts in Texas consider what’s best for the child, not the parents,...

Losing physical custody of your child doesn’t take away your parental rights. In Texas, non-custodial parents keep legal rights and responsibilities. Understanding these rights helps you stay involved in your child’s life. Right to visitation and possession Texas law...

Finding out your ex isn't following the custody order can feel overwhelming. In Fort Worth, our courts take these violations seriously because they affect children's lives. Let's examine what you can do when the other parent breaks custody rules.   Types of custody...

Are you planning to take your child on an international adventure after the divorce? It can be the ideal opportunity to spend quality time with them and create new memories while adjusting to post-divorce life. However, before you start packing those suitcases, it...

In Texas, courts prioritize the best interests of the child when making custody decisions. That is why cooperative behavior between parents can have a positive impact on how a judge views your case.  Showing a willingness to work with the other parent indicates that...

Child custody cases can be complex, especially when mental health is a factor. Understanding how mental health issues affect child custody decisions in Texas is crucial for parents and guardians. The best interest of the child standard In Texas, the main focus in...

When one parent needs to relocate after a divorce, the resulting move and modification of child custody often have effects that extend beyond the immediate family. Changes in custody arrangements can ripple through the entire family, significantly impacting extended...

When deciding child custody matters, Texas courts use a standard possession order (SPO), which outlines basic parenting and visitation schedules and parenting rules. Parents can also use this to create their own schedules. However, the standard SPO merely serves as a...

Despite being at the heart of custody battles, children often have no voice in the decision-making process. Younger children, understandably, still lack the capacity to process the situation or articulate their feelings. However, older kids or teens may be mature...