Practice Areas - Domestic

DIVORCE/ CHILD CUSTODY / SUPPORT

CHILD VISITATION: 

The noncustodial parent in any custodial situation may be entitled to parenting time with the child. Most courts in Texas have guidelines which they follow concerning parenting time. Typically, in the joint legal custody situation, parenting time will consist of every other weekend from Friday evening until Sunday evening, one evening per week (not necessarily overnight), and every other major holiday. There may be extended vacation parenting time in the summer time. Of course, parenting time may be different for each family situation and will greatly depend on the age of the child, any special needs of the child, and the distance between the parties’ homes. Again, the courts will usually look at what is in the best interest of the child when determining what parenting time to order. Where one party has sole custody, there may be as much or as little parenting time as the parties agree to or the court orders.

 

Terminology Help

Custody - Joint Custody, Split Custody, etc.

Visitation - Access to Children

Child Support

Spousal Maintenance

Property Division

Mediation & Counseling