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When parents share custody or visitation, children benefit from maintaining meaningful relationships with both parents. Unfortunately, disagreements can sometimes lead one parent to interfere with the other parent's court-ordered parenting time. If this happens in...
When your ex constantly ignores or flouts the terms of a custody order, it can create instability that the court order was meant to prevent. Frequent missed exchanges, last-minute schedule changes or withheld visitation can disrupt your relationship with your child,...
When parents think about parenting time, they often picture weekends, holidays and in-person time spent with their kids. These are valid expectations. However, modern technology has created new ways for parents to stay connected with their children even when they are...
Because most custody (known as conservatorship in Texas) battles are between two adults, a child might feel like their opinions are not being heard. So, what happens when the custody order arrives but your child resists the arrangement? This article examines how Texas...
There are many reasons divorced couples might want to modify their custody orders. For example, job changes, relocation and changes in a child’s needs due to illnesses or disabilities may require both parents to adapt how much time and money they can reasonably invest...
When parents separate, emotions can run high. Sometimes, one parent may try to turn a child against the other through manipulation or negative talk. This behavior, known as parental alienation, can deeply affect both the child and the custody outcome. Texas judges...
In family law, terms like “possession” and “access” refer to the rights of parents regarding their children after a divorce or separation. Understanding these terms is important because they affect how parents share time and decision-making responsibilities. While...
In Texas, joint custody, known as joint managing conservatorship, allows both parents to share rights and duties related to raising their child. This arrangement can offer benefits to the entire family, but it may not fit every situation. Understanding when joint...
Child custody is a complex issue, especially when parents disagree about where the child should live. In Texas, the court considers several factors when making custody decisions, but one question that often arises is whether a child can choose which parent to live...
When child custody disputes arise, courts prioritize the best interests of the child. In some cases, a guardian ad litem (GAL) plays a key role in ensuring that a child's needs and well-being come first. But what exactly does a GAL do, and how do they influence...
