I get some version of this question every week: “What is the judge actually looking at when they decide who gets primary custody?” People assume it’s about who’s the better person, or who makes more money, or who has the bigger house. It’s not. Texas courts use a specific framework that’s been the law since … Read more
When your co-parent moves the children without permission, every hour counts. Learn whether your order was violated, how to file for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, and what emergency remedies Texas courts can grant immediately.
Substance abuse is one of the most serious factors in Texas custody cases. Learn what courts look for, how to document active abuse, how to request drug testing, and what path forward exists for a parent in recovery.
Children in high-conflict Texas divorces suffer real harm when exposed to parental conflict. Learn the specific steps to shield your kids, maintain stability, and show the court you’re the parent who puts your children first.
‘Parental rights’ isn’t one thing in Texas — it’s a specific list of rights and duties defined by your court order. Learn exactly what rights you have, which can be taken away, and why biology alone doesn’t guarantee enforceable rights.
A guardian ad litem is appointed to represent your child’s best interests in a Texas custody case — not yours. Learn what they do, how they’re appointed, who pays, and how to work with one effectively to help your case.
Supervised visitation orders in Texas protect children but don’t have to be permanent. Learn when courts order supervision, how visits work in practice, and the specific steps supervised parents must take to earn modification.
A SAPCR — Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship — is not the same as a divorce, and many Texas parents don’t know which one they need. Learn the difference, who can file, and what a SAPCR can accomplish.
Most people fighting for ‘full custody’ in Texas don’t understand the difference between sole and joint managing conservatorship — or that they may already be able to get what they want under JMC. Here’s what it all means.
False allegations of abuse or neglect can derail a Texas family law case before you get a chance to respond. Learn how to handle CPS involvement, build your defense, and turn a false accusation into evidence of the other parent’s bad faith.