Category Archives: Child Custody

Perhaps one of the most well-known and well-documented aspects of divorce is its impact on younger children. These children of divorce are often forced to endure lengthy (and potentially hostile) child custody proceedings, cope with the disappearance...

In legal news, the Supreme Court of South Dakota was recently called upon to decide whether the state's child custody laws, which give grandparents the right to secure custody under extraordinary circumstances, were constitutional. The case, Feist...

One of the most difficult aspects of any divorce is child custody. If you aren't appointed the "custodial parent" (known in Texas as the primary joint managing conservator), your ability to see your child will likely be somewhat curtailed. Fortuna...

One of the most difficult aspects of any divorce is child custody. If you aren't appointed the "custodial parent" (known in Texas as the primary joint managing conservator), your ability to see your child will likely be somewhat curtailed. Fortuna...

In a few days, families all over the state of Texas will come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, marking the official start of the holiday season. While this is certainly an exciting and enjoyable time of the year, it can quickly become difficult if...

Previous posts have discussed why so many divorces between parents of differing nationalitiesculminate in legal showdowns to determine child custody. (Please see "The Growing Problem of International Child Abduction" and "The Growing Problem of In...

From working extra hours or taking an additional job, to cutting down on so-called "luxury" items or services, Americans are looking for ways to save money in this difficult economic climate. In fact, many are now electing to go without representatio...

Contrary to popular belief, child custody disputes that result in so-called parental abductions are not always confined to city, county or even state lines. In fact, it is becoming increasingly common for a divorced parent - one who is not originally...

Contrary to popular belief, child custody disputes that result in so-called parental abductions are not always confined to city, county or even state lines. In fact, it is becoming increasingly common for a divorced parent - one who is not originally...

As illustrated by the previous two posts, the state of Texas uses somewhat different legal terms in family law matters. To illustrate, "conservatorship" is the term for child custody, while "primary joint managing conservator" is the term for a custo...