A parent in Texas may be denied the ability to have physical custody of a child after a divorce. However, this doesn't mean that he or she is a deadbeat or otherwise not a part of a son or daughter's life. In many cases, noncustodial parents will be entitled to...
Child Custody
How to allocate child support money
Being responsible for full custody of your child can be a huge challenge. Even if your ex has custody 2 days per week, your obligations as a single parent are still massive.Child support money is meant to ease the financial expense of these responsibilities. However,...
Child custody modification and legal considerations
A divorced mother or father with a difficult child custody arrangement may need to request a modification order. Parents can ask the judge to change a custody arrangement. However, Texas courts generally do not wish to make modifications unless a parent names specific...
Why establishing paternity is key to receiving custody
Though you and you partner never married, you raised a child together. Your relationship proves to head for separation, and you worry you will lose all rights to see your child.In Texas and across the United States, many fathers do not initially establish paternity...
How to talk to your child about their custody preference
When you and your spouse first announce your decision to divorce, you probably won't be able to answer all of your child's questions about their future.In most cases, parents will need to sit down with their child later on to discuss the child custody arrangement....


