Child Custody Attorneys in The Woodlands Advocating for You and Your Children After Divorce

Children need to maintain a healthy relationship with their parents after divorce. The type of child custody arrangement a couple chooses can either help or hurt this. With such a big and important decision, couples often have misunderstandings and disagreements regarding the best living arrangement for their children.

Disputes are one of the reasons couples choose our family law firm, as we’re experienced in resolving tough child custody cases, among other family law matters involving your children. For example, some spouses need us to advocate to pursue sole custody when another spouse is fighting for the same thing.

Our services also are retained for delicate child custody situations that involve domestic violence in the home or an unfit spouse that cannot care for their children. What’s best for your children is what we’ll fight for, too.

Morgan Bourque Attorney at Law, and our experienced family law attorneys can help with child custody decisions, resolve related disputes, assist with parenting plans, visitation rights, custody modifications, and enforce child custody agreements.

When child custody issues are imminent, our experienced child custody attorneys will protect your rights and get results. Schedule your consultation with our law firm to discuss your potential child custody case today: 713-766-3733.

What are Examples of Child Custody Issues?

Child custody issues arise when one parent has more say over their child’s life or upbringing than they do. Joint custody arrangements help offset some of the conflict related to child custody issues as they allow both parents more involvement and equal say.

Disputes happen as parents go their separate ways and work to find their footing and navigate life after divorce. Some of the most common child custody issues include:

• Decisions related to the child’s upbringing
• Access to the child
• Access to information about the child
• Uniformity of the homes, especially with blended families and remarriage
• School enrollment
• Education choices
• Healthcare choices such as vaccinations
• Religious choices
• Family member involvement and visitation
• Extracurricular activities

We do our due diligence to prevent child custody issues, but we also get involved after divorce if a spouse needs to modify or enforce an agreement if another spouse isn’t holding up their bargain. If a child custody arrangement is causing you or your children grief, it’s time to contact our child custody attorneys to relieve the issue before it gets any worse.

Schedule your consultation with our law firm to discuss your child custody case:713-766-3733.

What are Child Custody Arrangements in Texas?

Figuring out whom your child should live with after divorce is one of the most challenging decisions a couple can make. Splitting the family apart is hard on parents and children. The court recognizes this and encourages parents to consider their children’s best living arrangements before approving a child custody agreement. We help you make an informed decision.

Texas has three child custody arrangements: joint, sole, and third-party custody. Joint custody is one of the most typical custody arrangements, which allows both parents to make important decisions about their children. While this is considered “50/50” custody, one parent is still the primary custodian, and the other is given visitation rights.

An example of a frequently used joint child custody arrangement is a “4-3” schedule. In it, the child spends four days a week with one parent and three days a week with the other parent.

The primary custodian in a joint custody arrangement is “home base,” so to speak. This parent provides the children with a home, clothing, food, and other essentials—the other parent is responsible for making important decisions regarding education, healthcare, and more.

In a sole custody arrangement, one parent is given exclusive rights to make crucial decisions related to every aspect of their child or children’s lives. Relatives, such as grandparents or other close family members, might be interested in custody rights. Individuals wanting visitation with or possessing a child can petition the court for a third-party custody arrangement.

Can We Change a Child Custody Agreement?

The court reviews child custody modifications on a case-by-case basis. There must be a significant change in a parent’s circumstances to obtain approval. The belief is that a child’s home life should be consistent and stable after divorce, and a judge will not approve a request “just because.” Any modifications must be in the best interest of the child.

Our attorneys help you file a child custody modification if circumstances have changed or you need our legal assistance to enforce an agreement when a spouse refuses to comply. The reasons to modify a child custody agreement might include the following:

• The child’s needs have changed since the custody agreement was signed. For example, an older child might decide to live with a different parent if their needs can be better met or if they have a better relationship.
• Financial circumstances have changed. If the custodial parent loses their job, they might be unable to support their child financially.
• Marital status of either parent changes. When one parent gets remarried, living arrangements might change, among other things.
• One parent must relocate. If a parent gets remarried or finds a job in another state, they might have to
• One parent is killed or dies of natural causes. If a custodial parent dies, a minor child might need to move in with the other parent until they come of age.

It’s best to run any modifications past our child custody lawyers so we can increase your chances of getting approval in court.

How Can a Child Custody Attorney Help My Spouse and Me?

Morgan Bourque Attorney at Law is a family law firm where the needs of families come first. Our legal services help couples navigate emotionally complicated child custody issues, from visitation to custody arrangements to child support and other related family law matters.

Perhaps you are navigating life with a co-parent or finding that the end of your marriage is unchartered territory for you, your spouse, and your children. We help you navigate this new chapter confidently and resolve conflicts and common disagreements that arise during divorce or child custody issues.

We get involved at the start of child custody cases or often in the heat of the moment when two spouses cannot agree on child custody-related decisions. Our attorneys help with several actions, including:

• Informing you of your parental rights
• Offering consultation regarding custody arrangements and how they work
• Helping you understand how to comply with a child custody agreement
• Resolving disputes related to custody arrangements
• Assisting with parenting plans
• Assisting with visitation arrangements
• Helping enforce child custody agreements when one spouse does not follow the rules

Avoid a custody battle that will cost you time, money, and more heartache when you hire our attorneys to lead your child custody case. Contact us for your consultation to learn more about our family law services: 713-766-3733.