This article is intended to provide a broad overview of the general rules governing child custody decisions in a Texas divorce. You can also read about the Details of Child Custody or Modifying Child Custody. I will note that the law doesn’t use the term “custody” in a Texas divorce. Instead, the law uses terms […]
Key Child Custody Terms in Texas
The legal terms used in child custody proceedings are different from the every day terms such as “custody” and “visitation.” This article provides definitions for some of the more common terms you will likely encounter during a divorce proceeding with children in Texas. If you would like more information on how child custody decisions are […]
Understanding the Standard Possession Order for Child Custody in Texas
In any divorce involving minor children, the parties and ultimately the court must approve a custody plan for those children. In Texas, that custody plan starts with the Standard Possession Order. Below you can read about the Standard Possession Order as well as the circumstances and factors a court will consider in determining whether and […]