As a parent, you want what is best for your children. They are priority number one, and your focus is on providing a stable environment for your child to grow. But sometimes what you believe is best for your child does not align with what your child’s other parent believes is best and you need help resolving those differences.
If you are going through a divorce and you are considering a child custody case, you likely have many questions about what to expect during the process and how your child’s future will look at the end of it.
If you are involved in a custody case, you need to contact a child custody lawyer near your location who will fight to protect you and your child’s future. The Southlake child custody lawyers at Mims Ballew Hollingsworth have more than 75 years of experience helping families navigate through the family law system, and we will work with you to develop a customized game plan for your case and for reaching your goals to protect your child. We can help you understand how issues are addressed in a child custody case, including:
In determining custody issues, the court’s focus will always be on what is in the best interest of the child. This will drive the court in deciding almost everything for your parenting plan including which parent they will live with when the non-primary parent will have possession, and who will have authority for making certain decisions. The following is a list of factors that are frequently considered by courts in determining what is in your child’s best interest:
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Custody orders in Texas are referred to as a parenting plan. The parenting plan addresses issues such as who your child will live with, what rights each parent has, where your child will go to school, and how the parents will share possession. The parenting plan can be very detailed and address concerns or issues unique to your child. If a parent has problems with drugs or alcohol, this can be addressed in your parenting plan to assure the safety of your child. If your child has special needs, these can be addressed in your parenting plan to assure that your child is properly provided for. Your family is unique and your parenting plan should be too. Standard provisions may be fine for some families, but these “cookie-cutter” orders may not work for your family. At Mims Ballew Hollingsworth | Southlake Family Law, our child custody attorneys are committed to achieving your goals and ensuring that the parenting plan in your case is customized for your family.
The biggest issue in child custody cases is often deciding which parent your child will live with; this is referred to as who will have “the exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the child.” Often when parents say they want “sole custody” or “primary custody” they mean that they want their child to live with them. Primary custody is a major decision in your case that can have a huge impact on how your child’s future looks. A decision on who is primary most often impacts decisions on where your child will attend school, who will have possession on school nights when the non-primary parent will be able to see their child, and even which parent receives child support. If you find yourself in a contested custody case where both parents seek primary custody, you will need an attorney experienced in the courtroom who can effectively present evidence and testimony.
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Constance Mims has over fifteen years of experience practicing exclusively family law. Mrs. Mims is Board Certified in Family Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is Collaborative Law certified and is a shrewd negotiator, not to mention her experience in the most challenging child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, alimony, prenuptial agreements, and divorce issues, both in court and in the appellate arena.
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When parents can agree on who their children will live with, how to share in rights and decision making, and a parenting time schedule, the Court will often approve this agreement. If parents cannot agree, then the Judge will make custody decisions based on what they believe is in the best interest of the children.
The following factors are frequently considered by Courts in determining a child’s best interest: parenting abilities, plans for the child, home stability, your child’s desires, your child’s emotional and physical needs, and whether there is a concern of emotional and physical danger to your child.
Custody orders in Texas are referred to as a parenting plan. The parenting plan addresses issues such as who your child will live with, what rights each parent has, where your child will go to school, and how the parents will share possession. The parenting plan can be very detailed and address concerns or issues unique to your child. If a parent has problems with drugs or alcohol, this can be addressed in your parenting plan to assure the safety of your child. If your child has special needs, these can be addressed in your parenting plan to assure that your child is properly provided for.
If you are involved in a child custody case, you need an attorney who will fight to protect you and your child’s future. The child custody lawyers at Mims Ballew Hollingsworth have more than 75 years of experience helping families navigate through the family law system, and we will work with you to develop a customized gameplan for your case and for reaching your goals to protect your child.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Constance Mims who has over 15 years of experience practicing exclusively family law. Mrs. Mims is Board Certified in Family Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization..
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