Child Custody/Visitation
Southlake Child Custody Lawyer
Parents love their children and want to spend as much time with them as they can. As a result, determining child custody and visitation can be emotionally challenging for both children and parents. Everyone wants the custody process to involve the least amount of pain and confusion possible for all involved.
Child Custody Options
For the most part, child custody options include sole custody, joint custody, physical custody and legal custody. In Texas, custody is referred to as a ''managing conservatorship.'' There is a presumption under the law that a joint managing conservatorship where parents share custody of the child is, in most cases, in the best interest of the child as opposed to a sole managing conservatorship. Your child custody lawyer can explain custody options to you in detail. Each family situation is unique and one form of custody may work better than another depending on your circumstances. What is best for the child or children is always the major concern in at arriving at any custody arrangement.
Visitation
If custody is arranged so that the child lives with one of the parents, then this parent is referred to as the custodial parent. The non-custodial parent will have visitation rights to see the child. Grandparents may also be allowed visitation rights.
A number of factors are considered when planning visitation – the work schedules of the parents, the child’s wishes, the child’s schooling, how far apart the parents live, traveling arrangements, vacation times and many other factors.
Our Legal Approach to Custody
Our legal approach to any family law issue and in particular when dealing with child custody is to use sensitivity and compassion. We know you are making a difficult decision that requires an informed and a well thought out process. We provide you with the legal information you need and help you to view custody options as objectively as possible. Your child’s best interests always come first. If we need to go to court to protect your and your child’s rights, we will do so. Our litigation skills are backed by years of experience and success in winning cases.
Here is what one of our clients had to say about the Law Office of V. Wayne Ward:
''... I can truly say that I consider Wayne more than my attorney. I consider him an ever-lasting friend. I would highly recommend Wayne Ward to anyone that has to go through a divorce or modifications regarding their children. I feel very blessed to have met Wayne Ward and have him as part of our lives.''
Andrea A.
Please call our Fort Worth law firm today at (817) 332-1172 so we can arrange a consultation to discuss your child custody and visitation issues.