Child custody is one of the most contentious areas of family law. Most parents want custody and possession of, and access to, their children and are willing to do just about anything to get it; however, when seeking child custody, it's essential to understand what is guiding the court in making its decisions:
As family lawyers, our attorneys get involved in many aspects of their client's personal lives, and we are here to help. An overview of the Texas child support guidelines can be found on our Basic Child Support Guidelines web page.
A court can award sole custody to one parent when one parent has either committed family violence or otherwise endangers the child's health, safety, or emotional well being. A person awarded sole custody will have the exclusive right to determine the child's residence and to make decisions about the child's upbringing. With Dallas family attorneys certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law and over a decade of experience litigating family law disputes, our child custody attorneys are specially equipped to meet your needs.
First and foremost, the court will look at the "best interest of the child.” The best interest of the child is the lens through which the Judge will craft all his or her court orders. Absent an agreement between the parents, the court will often use some of the following to guide it in determining the best interest of the child:
Do not let your emotions get out of control. Assume that the court may evaluate everything you say and do. Any irrational and aggressive behavior directed at anyone may profoundly affect your ability to receive custody of your child. Child custody is stressful, and at times, you will be emotional. It is vital to find a support structure and an excellent legal team that can help you navigate the emotional complexity of child custody.
A successful child custody case often begins with an assertive offense and/or defense, and you need a lawyer capable of being aggressive when and as necessary. Our Dallas child custody attorneys have represented clients in hundreds of cases, from simple undisputed divorces to the most complex and challenging matters. They have successfully taken numerous cases to trial and have reached settlements favorable to our clients in scores more. Our success is due to our attorney's dedication to our client's and fierce advocacy for our clients' rights and interests. Our Dallas child custody lawyers will not allow you to be taken advantage of but will strive to protect your rights, fight for your interests, and give you the strong and passionate representation your case demands.
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