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For parents with joint custody, life happens. Whether it is for work or access to affordable housing, parents may need to move from the original location where they were living when their conservatorship agreement was signed. However, the move may be difficult for the children because it could take them farther away from their other…

If two parents are unable to reach an agreement on a parenting plan, a family court judge will be forced to make a decision after giving each of the parents the right to present their case. Judges have the freedom and ability to consider a wide range of factors in reaching their decision. First, there…

There are valid reasons why a parent would want to have full custody of their children. As a parent, you can file for full custody, either as part of the divorce process or by filing for a modification to the parenting plan. Regardless of when you file, you will need to overcome the policy interests…

In divorce cases, parents (or a judge) must figure out the relationship between the divorcing parents and how their children will be raised. One common option is joint custody, where the parents share equally in the responsibilities. Joint custody – called joint managing conservatorship in Texas – is the preferred option, although it is not…

Learning how to navigate child custody is difficult for any parent; learning how to transverse child custody for fathers can be especially difficult as finding helpful during this time can be few and far between. Fathers have the same rights as mothers to grow their parent-child relationships during a complex and difficult time without obstacles…

Summer is here in the great state of Texas, and while vacation may look a little different this year, there is still plenty of fun to be had and memories to be made. Texas child custody laws can be complex and confusing, and both parent and child would rather spend quality time together than attempt…