Dallas Child Custody Lawyer
Helping Clients Fight for Their Parental Rights
Child custody, known under Texas law as conservatorship, is often the most
contentious issue in couples going through a
divorce. The general rule is that child custody orders will be made to fit the
best interests of the child. This means parents interested in maintaining
custody must prove that granting such would be the most beneficial to
the child. The Dallas child custody lawyers at Clark Law Group has years
of experience helping parents fight for their parental rights. Our Dallas
child custody attorneys help with
child support. If you have any questions, call our firm.
Legal Custody vs Physical Custody in Texas
In Texas, child custody is defined two ways: legal custody and physical custody. When a parent is granted legal custody, he or she is granted the right to make decisions regarding the child’s health care, education, religion, and any other major decisions that could affect the child’s well-being now or later in life. The parent with physical custody has the right to make decisions regarding the child’s everyday needs, such as what they eat, what they wear, and what time they go to bed. When one parent is awarded sole custody of a child, that means that he or she has both legal and physical custody and that the child has one primary residence. The other parent gets visitation rights solely.
Get help with your child custody case in Dallas by dialing (469) 906-2266 or contacting us online. Clark Law Group offers free consultations to help you get started.
Complications with Child Custody in Texas
Because families can include more members than just the children and parents, custody issues can arise in a number of different places. Extended family members, for example, may feel they deserve custody because they feel the birth parents are negligent. It is important to have a Dallas child custody attorney on your side that can help you protect your interests in these matters.
Other parties could petition for custody due to:
- Modification of court orders such as child support orders, visitation orders, and custody orders
- Termination of parental rights in cases involving sexual or physical abuse, drugs, criminal charges, lack of visitation, or failure to pay court-mandated child support.
- Paternity testing proving different parental rights or support obligations
- Step-parent adoptions
Relocation and Child Custody
When a parent wishes to move out of state, having a Dallas child custody lawyer who is familiar with Texas law is important. They can help navigate the complex laws involved in such a move.
They will need to take certain statutes into consideration such as:
- Uniform Parentage Act (UPA)
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
- Parental Kidnapping and Prevention Act (PKPA)
- Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)
- Hague Convention on International Child Abduction
Whether you want to relocate with your child or want to stop your child's other parent from moving, Clark Law Group can help.
Why Choose Clark Law Group?
With awards from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and Avvo, the team at Clark Law Group has the experience clients need to obtain the outcome that best meets their needs. Do not try to fight for your parental rights alone. Call our firm today and get started on protecting your family.
Call (469) 906-2266 or contact us online now to schedule your free consultation with Clark Law Group.