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Divorce
Once a husband and wife have determined that they want to end their marriage they will file for a divorce. If both can agree to all aspects of their divorce then they can file an uncontested divorce. In the absence of an agreement, the court will need to decide upon the division of property, alimony, child custody, and child support.
Child Custody
Determining the custody of a child is often a difficult process for all parties involved, especially for the children. In many cases parents are granted joint legal custody of children with one parent/guardian being given physical custody to serve as the primary custodian of the child or children.
Possession and Access
In the event that the standard possession order issued in deciding which parent/guardian shall have custody of the child is no longer workable or appropriate, the court can amend the standard possession order. The new order will require that periods of possession to remain as similar as possible to those provided by the standard order.
Child Support
Child support is granted to parents that have been given joint or sole custody of their children. It is intended to provide help to the primary custodian in the cost of raising the children.
Modification
In cases when situations upon which a divorce is based have changed, there may be a need to have a judge grant a modification to the original decree. This will help to prevent either party from being found in contempt of court due to the change of events in their lives.
Grandparent Rights
The state of Texas recognizes a parent's constitutional right to raise their child, but what often gets lost in a custody battle are the grandparents. Depending on the relationship shared between the grandparent(s) and the child, this can be as disruptive to a child's upbringing as the parents' divorce itself. We want to help grandparents maintain healthy relationships with their grandchildren by defending their right to visitation.
Paternity
Paternity is determined when the relationship of the father to the child has been established. Once it has been identified that a father-child relationship exists, the father has rights to custody and/or visitation that should be defended. Conversely, determining the paternity of a child obligates the father to fulfill the responsibilities of a parent, and the court, if necessary, will determine how those responsibilities should be fulfilled.
Relocation
When parents have joint custody of a child and one parent is seeking to relocate, trying to reach a new agreement for visitation of the other parent can sometimes be as difficult a process as the negotiation of the original visitation agreement. Let us help you to fight for your rights to visitation.