Custody disputes, arguments over possession and access, and determining child support are often the most heavily litigated issues in family law. Every parent should thoroughly know his or her rights to ensure their relationship with their children does not suffer. As a parent, the primary focus should be on your children’s best interest and addressing the needs of your family.

POSSESSION & ACCESS

In Texas, we have a standard possession order setting the possession schedule for parents in most cases. The schedule presumes that both parents should have as much time with their child as possible; however, not all cases are the same and that is where speaking with a family law attorney can help.

CHILD SUPPORT

The purpose of child support is to ensure your child is adequately provided for no matter which parent has possession. The Court will issue an order for a parent to obtain and maintain both health and dental insurance for the child.

CUSTODY (CONSERVATORSHIP, RIGHTS & DUTIES)

As a parent, you have certain rights over your children along with certain duties you owe to them. When going through a divorce or establishing an order regarding your child, it is important to know how each parent will be affected by those rights and duties. Your child’s best interest should be the primary focus when determining how to apportion these rights.

ENFORCEMENTS/ MODIFICATIONS

Do you already have an order regarding your children? If so, it is possible to change the child-related provisions of your order. A modification allows you to increase or decrease child support, change the child’s primary residence, or expand on your rights as a parent. Additionally, a modification can allow you to change the possession schedule you have for your child. When you have an order in place and one person isn’t adhering to that order, then enforcement may be required.

ESTABLISHING PATERNITY

When you are the father of a child and have not had your rights established, reach out to us right away. We will fight to secure your rights to possession and access of the child. In addition to establishing your rights and possession, the Court will also order child support and medical support.