This article provides an overview of the various types of conservatorship in a divorce or other child custody decision in Texas.
The Basics of Child Custody
This article provides a high level overview of the basic issues involved in child custody for both divorces and other family law matters in Texas.
50/50 Alternative Possession Schedules for Child Custody
This article provides a detailed discussion of some of the 50/50 alternative possession schedules available instead of the Standard Possession Order in a Texas divorce. The article also addresses when alternative schedules are available. You can read more about the Standard Possession Order here. You can also learn more about how child custody decisions are […]
How Is Child Custody Decided In A Divorce?
Divorces involving children can quickly become some of the most emotional and complex cases in law. This article addresses both the procedural and substantive process of deciding the issue of child custody in a divorce. Procedures for Deciding Child Custody In Divorce First, let’s look at the procedural issues involved in deciding child custody. Divorce […]
Does My Child Get To Decide Which Parent They Will Live With?
Child custody is a contentious issue in any divorce. One of the more common myths I hear from prospective divorce clients is that their child is over the age of 12 and wants to live with them so custody isn’t an issue. That simply isn’t true as I will explain below. A Quick Note On […]
General Rules of Child Custody in a Texas Divorce
This article is intended to provide a broad overview of the general rules governing child custody decisions in a Texas divorce. You can also read about the Details of Child Custody or Modifying Child Custody. I will note that the law doesn’t use the term “custody” in a Texas divorce. Instead, the law uses terms […]