When you are worried about losing custody of your child, nothing else matters to you. That fear can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. You should know that most parents are treated fairly by the courts. Men or women are not preferred over the other.
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As children age, you may need to change your custody schedule
Child custody modification is something parents don't always want to think about, especially if the initial custody plan was difficult to come up with. Still, as children age and situations change, there may come a time when it's necessary to adjust your custody schedule.
Why is it important to have a thorough parenting plan?
Custody concerns are always the most significant issues in a divorce case. Usually, both parents are good parents who want what is best for their children, but they may disagree on what "the best" really is.
Your actions and appearance matter in family law court
Child custody can be a complicated matter, but with the right help, it's possible to resolve any disputes or issues you're struggling with and move forward.
Come up with a custody plan with these tips
There has likely never been a time when a divorcing couple has looked at each other and thought that coming up with a custody plan was easy. There are many things to consider, such as their personal responsibilities, their child's engagements, school districts and other factors.
Understand custody and fight for your share
As a parent who is going through divorce, you may not be sure how to handle the custody of your child. The good thing to remember is that most courts encourage parents to share time with their children and to make sure their children have both parents in their lives at least some of the time.
You can resolve your custody dispute using mediation
When you're divorcing, deciding who should have custody of your children and when can be hard. As divorcing parents, you may already have conflicts that you're dealing with, and adding your children to that mix makes things so much harder.
Get help with your custody case in Texas
No one wants to think about custody arrangements when they're considering divorce. Custody plans almost always result in both parents seeing their children less often, since they have to divide their time between their parents' homes. Additionally, both parents are likely to need to work, so they're going to have less time for their children.
Custody can change, and your child will adjust
The custody arrangements you decide on for your child are bound to change in the future. While many parents struggle to come up with an arrangement they're completely happy with, one thing that can help is realizing that this custody plan isn't forever.
