Couples going through a divorce in Texas have to make many important and difficult decisions, one of which is determining who will have custody of children and where children will live. Even though there is a presumption of parents working out a plan to co-parent their children and make important decisions regarding their children’s future together, this is not the way every situation plays out, … [Read more...]
How does the best interests of the child impact child custody?
Child custody issues impact many families, but many parents may not understand how Texas courts make child custody decisions. Courts may evaluate each parent’s capacity to care for the child under the circumstances, but the focus of their decision isn’t on the parents so much as on the child. In general, child custody decisions are based on a legal standard known as “the best interests … [Read more...]
Factors affecting a child’s best interests in a divorce
The decision to end a marriage is not one most Dallas couples take lightly. It comes with many ramifications, such as dividing up property and assets, changing names and finding new accommodation. However, the most important impact divorce can have is on the lives of any children involved. It means going from a two parent house to a single parent house post divorce, which can be … [Read more...]
New love interest reignites Frankel’s child custody battle
Marriage can be a difficult path to navigate and some spouses are ultimately better off going their separate ways. When a couple decides to divorce there are number of matters that must be sorted out. For couples with minor-aged children, matters related to child custody often trigger strong emotions and can quickly turn contentious. A parent who files for sole custody of a child often does so … [Read more...]
Study reports 7.7 million U.S. children live with grandparent
In years past, the typical American household consisted of a mother and father and two or more children. Today, families in the U.S. consist of a variety of configurations which readily include individuals living under the same roof who are distantly related or not related at all. Much of the change in the American familial structure stems from the rising rate of single-parent … [Read more...]
Battle over child custody of baby Veronica still unresolved
The decision to adopt a child is often one that adoptive parents plan and contemplate for years. When the joyous day finally arrives and adoptive parents learn they will soon become a mother or father, few contemplate the potential legal issues that may ensue. Texas residents have likely read news related to an adoption child custody dispute over a three-year-old child. The case over a little … [Read more...]