Many parents in League City and other parts of the greater Houston area may run into a situation where they feel like a move is the next right step or even a necessary decision. Sometimes, job opportunities or a legitimate family need may require a move to another...
Child Custody
The special situation of sole managing conservatorship
Child custody in Texas is referred to as conservatorship, and there are different ways for conservatorship to be assigned when parents separate or divorce. One possible assignment scheme is sole managing conservatorship, in which one of a child’s parents is tasked...
Although not as common, it is possible for fathers to get full custody
When parents part ways, it is often necessary to designate a schedule that details parenting time. In many cases, Texas parents will have shared child custody. While this is common following a divorce in states across the nation, it is not always the end result....
Domestic violence allegations affect conservatorship
Many divorces in Texas happen precisely because one spouse has committed family violence against the other spouse. In many other cases, while it might not be the exact reason for the divorce, domestic violence between spouses or between a spouse and children is still...
Common concerns for temporary orders
For parents in the divorce process, custody is the most important topic. And, especially when there is some sort of domestic violence, a temporary order can be extremely important. Temporary orders Temporary orders, issued in after a Temporary Orders Hearing, are...
Addressing family law and effective co-parenting in Texas
In Texas, divorce has many complications. One that frequently comes to light is how it impacts families and parents spending time with children. Even after the divorce is complete, access to children can be challenging and sow the seeds for discord. Co-parenting is a...
People may be able to modify child custody orders
Throughout people’s lives in Texas things change. People may have different jobs, lose jobs, buy homes, get married and have children, get divorced be injured or develop a disease that has major effects on their lives. All of these major life events in addition to the...
What are the types of child custody?
If you are going through a divorce, figuring out child custody arrangements with your ex may be at the top of your priority list. There are generally two types of custody: physical custody and legal custody. When a parent has sole physical custody of a child, the...
Why substance abuse should be addressed in child custody matters
Substance abuse is an ongoing problem in our society. Although addiction can have serious ramifications for those who are crushed by its grip, it can also have a ripple effect, causing damage to those who are closest to a substance abuser. Sadly, this includes...
Strategies that help co-parents navigate new challenges
A divorce can cause a lot of pain. Having children makes things even more complicated, especially since parents have to help the child process their pain and still make good parenting decisions. Texas co-parents may be interested in learning some strategies to help...