Typically, a judge will decide custody based on the best interests of the child. Factors like physical and emotional needs, safety, stability of home, cooperation between parents, parenting skills, etc., all help a judge determine what type of custody parents get over their child during a divorce. But what happens when domestic violence occurs? Any…
You’ve landed on a custody arrangement with your former partner, but now need to figure out how to split visitation between the two of you as parents. The type of custody granted affects the type of visitation. For example, if parents share joint custody, the child could live between parents equally, while a parent with…
Hidden foster care, or “shadow foster care,” as it’s sometimes called, is not a term we hear everyday. However, hidden foster care is actually one of the biggest legal challenges when it comes to the foster care system in Texas and our country as a whole. So what is hidden foster care? Hidden foster care,…
Over the course of most of 2020, the world has been completely turned upside down in ways that are unprecedented. For divorced and separated couples with children, this has meant an especially challenging road to navigate as it relates to child custody. In a recent article from The Washington Post, described in detail are some…
With news surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) changing on what seems to be a daily basis, this undoubtedly leaves parents with many questions about custody and visitation. To help, we’ve put together this FAQ to answer some of the most common questions parents have regarding child visitation and COVID-19. Is my child able to travel if they…
When parents with children are divorcing or separating, the topic of child custody will undoubtedly come up. Sometimes parents agree on terms and other times they do not. When they don’t, then a child custody mediation may make sense to consider. Now, you may be wondering, “what is child custody mediation?” Child custody mediation is…
If you’re wondering if child custody can be modified, it certainly can be. Usually changed circumstances make it possible to modify an order for child custody. As you know, a child custody order determines who will have custody of the children after a divorce. However, sometimes things change in a person’s life and a modification…
One of the most common questions family law attorneys are asked is, “who will get custody of the children in my divorce?” The answer to this question varies from case to case. But, understanding how child custody is determined is one of most important factors when facing a child custody case. Above all, judges make…
When it comes to child custody cases, the possible outcomes vary. Different court orders may entail different requirements for each parent. At the core, a child custody case will determine whom will have the legal right be the guardian of the child. Let’s review some of the possible outcomes in these type of cases and…
There are certainly times when hiring a child custody lawyer is the best option for someone trying to get custody of children. When there is disagreement from another parent on arrangements for the child, a child custody lawyer in San Antonio would be beneficial. There are also times when a child custody lawyer may not…