Paula Lock Smyth

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Parenting Rights

  • Custody
    • Child Custody
    • Parenting Plans
    • Custody Modification
    • Relocation Issues
    • Shared Custody
    • Sole Custody
    • Same Sex Custody
    • How Divorce Affects Children
  • Child Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Enforcement
  • Adoption
    • Adoption Overview
    • Step-parent Adoption
  • Father’s Rights
  • Grandparent’s Rights
  • Paternity

Texas statutes governing child custody and visitation do not discriminate on the basis of a parent’s gender. It is often incorrect to assume who is more suitable as the primary custodial parent in the case of a divorce or separation.

Parenting Rights: Are mothers presumed to be more suitable custodial parents than men under Texas law?
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Parenting Rights: Are mothers presumed to be more suitable custodial parents than men under Texas law?
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The following pages offer helpful information regarding parenting rights. Please call Paula Lock Smyth at 214-420-1800 for assistance regarding your concerns regarding parenting rights.

  • Child Custody
  • Parenting Plans
  • Custody Modification
  • Relocation Issues
  • Shared Custody
  • Sole Custody
  • Same Sex Custody
  • How Divorce Affects Children
  • Child Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Enforcement
  • Adoption Overview
  • Step-parent Adoption
  • Father’s Rights
  • Grandparent’s Rights
  • Paternity

Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices

2911 Turtle Creek Blvd. Ste. 300
Dallas, Texas 75219

Phone: 214-420-1800
Fax: 214-420-1801

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Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices
2911 Turtle Creek Blvd. Ste. 300
Dallas, Texas 75219

Phone: 214-420-1800
Fax: 214-420-1801

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    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Mediation
    • Parenting Rights
    • Probate, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
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    • Child Support FAQs
    • How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce?
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