CHILD CUSTODY
Texas Child Custody Lawyer

Child custody is often the most contentious issue in a
divorce. Parents legitimately contest custody to protect
the interests of the child. However, they may also use
custody as an excuse to continue the fight with the
spouse. They use it to exert control over the soon-to-be
ex-spouse. One parent may sincerely believe that the
other is a bad parent. He or she may have serious
objections to the parenting style, the religious practices,
or the illegal and abusive behavior of the other parent.

Custody battles are seldom in a child’s best interests

A custody fight is almost never in the best interests of
the child. It is far better for the parents to put aside their
differences and work together to develop arrangements
that they, and the child, can support. Courts look
favorably on joint proposals from parents regarding the
custody of the children. To learn about alternatives to
child custody battles, contact my Houston law office. Call
me at Frank E. Mann, Attorney and Counselor at
Law, at (713) 524-6868. I can help you protect your parental rights while acting in the best interests of your
children.

Two options for child custody in Texas

Texas has two basic types of child custody. The child
custody laws in the Texas Family Code were changed
recently to use the terms joint managing conservatorship
and sole managing conservatorship These custody
arrangements are known as joint custody and sole
custody in other states. They refer to legal custody of
the child rather than physical custody, and determine who
makes decisions on the child’s behalf. In addition to the
two permanent forms of custody, temporary custody may
be awarded to one party pending the final divorce decree.

Modifications of custody orders

In addition to providing advice and counsel about
custody, I assist parents who need to change custody
orders. Such changes, known as modifications, are usually
necessitated by a relocation or other substantial change
in circumstances.

For any matter related to child custody in Texas, contact
my Houston law office. As a lawyer working in family law
since 1984, I can provide you with seasoned advice and
counsel to benefit you and your children.

A Houston family law attorney serving south east Texas  communities such as Sugar Land, Katy, Conroe, Richmond,
Rosenberg, Bellaire,  Angleton, Texas City, Pearland, Pasadena, Deer Park, League City, The  Woodlands, Kingwood,
Channelview, La Porte, Alvin, Missouri City, Friendswood,  Lake Jackson, Baytown, and Clear Lake

Harris County - Fort Bend   County - Montgomery   County - Brazoria   County

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