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Understanding Conservatorship in Child Custody Cases in Texas

October 16, 2020 Posted in Child Custody

Obtaining child custody in Texas can be confusing and emotional, particularly because Texas law is a bit different than most other states regarding how child custody is addressed and defined. If...

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The Best Interest of the Child: Creating an Appropriate Parenting Plan in Texas

May 29, 2020 Posted in Child Custody

A parenting plan is the agreement you make with the other parent regarding your children’s upbringing and schedule. An effective parenting plan creates a schedule that allows each parent to enjoy...

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Do the Kids Get to Choose Which Parent to Live With?

December 31, 2018 Posted in Child Custody

It is kind of an urban myth that during a divorce children have the right to choose which parent they are going to live with.

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Can I Get My Child Custody Arrangement Modified?

October 31, 2018 Posted in Child Custody

The only thing we can be certain of in life is that there will be change. Some changes will be for the better, while others will come with varying degrees of difficulty and challenges.

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When is Joint Custody Appropriate?

July 31, 2018 Posted in Child Custody

When parents separate or divorce, it becomes necessary to make a custody decision so that it is clear where a child will spend time, which parent will be responsible for providing care, and which...

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Child Custody Issues: Parental Relocation

June 15, 2018 Posted in Child Custody

A Dallas child custody attorney can provide assistance with custody issues that arise when a couple separates or divorces. One of the most difficult custody issues that comes up occurs when one...

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Bird's Nest Custody Arrangements: What Are They?

February 28, 2018 Posted in Child Custody

When parents separate or divorce, a decision on custody must be made. A Dallas child custody attorney can help parents to understand different options for custody so they can try to come to an...

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How Much Weight Do Texas Courts Place on Custody Wishes of the Children?

June 26, 2017 Posted in Child Custody

As a general rule, both parents know what is best for their children, but when parents decide to divorce, their opinions often diverge when it comes to child custody decisions. Many factors go into...

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What Does Joint Custody Really Mean?

February 13, 2017 Posted in Child Custody

Few issues of divorce are as emotionally-charged as those that cause parents to lose time with their children. This is why many parents fight hard to gain sole custody of their children — or at...

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The Three Components of Texas Child Custody Decisions

September 16, 2016 Posted in Child Custody

It is important to ensure that the best interests of the children are served until they reach adulthood. That said, dealing with the legal issues that determine the relationships with and...

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