Can a Minor Child Choose Which Parent Gets Custody?

Can Your Child Choose Where to Live After a Divorce? In the aftermath of a divorce, one of the biggest challenges that parents face is...

My Ex Won’t Follow the Court’s Custody Order—What Can I Do?

Your Options When the Other Parent Violates the Terms of Custody or Visitation If you’re like most parents in divorce, even though you have irreconcilable...

Understanding Standard Possession Orders and Parenting Time in Texas

What You Can Expect from an SPO in a Texas Divorce Proceeding In divorce proceedings where there are minor children involved, one of the most...

What Factors Are Considered When Determining Custody in a Texas Divorce?

Child Custody in a Texas Divorce What Courts Do and Don’t Consider When Granting Custody The determination of where a minor child will reside, and...

The Rights & Duties of Texas Parents

The rights and duties of a parent are outlined in Chapter 151 of the Family Code. (a) A parent of a child has the following...

What to Expect in a SAPCR Child Custody Hearing

Going to court for child custody can be a stressful event for a parent or guardian. The judge’s decisions about child custody can have serious long-term...

Help for the Non-Offending Parent in CPS Cases

Occasionally, I receive calls from a parent who has been contacted by Child Protective Services (CPS) due to something that the other parent has done. CPS...