Texas law requires that child custody decisions be made based on thebest interests of the child. The courts consider several factors when making these decisions, all of which aim to ensure that the child’s safety, stability, and emotional needs are met. Some of the key factors include: Emot...
Ever since we opened our doors in 1998, we have become a pillar in the community for reliable legal counsel in all matters related to family law and divorce. How Does Domestic Violence Affect Child Custody in Texas? As of September 1, 2015, Texas Senate Bill 818 requires a parent who is...
When it comes to child custody in Texas, the courts prioritize one key principle above all else: the best interest of the child. Unlike some states that use terms like “legal custody” or “physical custody,” Texas law refers to parents as “conservators.” Understanding the different types...
If parents fail to agree on a custody plan, the court will make decisions about custody. Texas law requires that the “best interest of the child” be the primary consideration when making custody decisions. However, there is no clear definition or standard of best interest under the Texas Fa...
A Houston child custody lawyer Dennis Slate can help you resolve both custody and visitation issues as peacefully as possible. Call us today.
The area of family law encompasses a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to: child custody, divorce, spousal support, child visitation, child support, and paternity. Many of the practice areas in family law are related to one another, and experienced family law attorneys are well...
Prior to the 20th century, the majority of common law jurisdictions treated children as the “property” of the father. This meant that when a divorce occurred, the father typically got custody of the children and the mother usually got nothing. In the 20th century, the development of psycholo...
That’s why you need a good San Antonio child custody lawyer from Zarka Law Firm on your side. For the most part, divorce is a legal question. It requires you to divide financial assets and other property, and that is typically simply a question of math. Child custody, on the other ...
Board-Certified In Family Law Since being founded in 1994, we have been committed to guiding people in Travis County and the surrounding region through divorce, child custody, child support and other family law issues. Daryl Weinman has been board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of...
Brian McNamara is a Kingwood Divorce & Child Custody Attorney solving family law problems since 1992 in Kingwood, Atascocita, Humble, The Woodlands, Houston