Child Custody

The intensity level of a divorce rises when children are involved. Tempers flare as parents argue over custodial rights and failure to reach an agreement places the decision in the hands of the court.

Texas Law stipulates joint managing conservatorship, or joint custody, as the preferred arrangement, claiming it is in the best interest of the children. However, proof that a parent is an unfit parent, potentially providing an unstable and unhealthy environment for the child, will not be granted sole conservatorship, or joint managing conservatorship.

Possessory conservatorship grants a parent visitation rights, assigning holiday and weekend privileges. The Court can void these rights if the child is believed to be endangered. For the sake of the children, it is critical that a custody agreement is reached to help maintain a civil relationship between parents after the dissolution of their marriage.

Understanding the Texas Family Code is a powerful tool, one that can help avoid confusion and heated arguments. Our divorce attorneys in McAllen can help provide legal solutions, counseling you every step of the way.