Advocates for You and Your Child
When a child is involved in a divorce, that child's needs should be a priority. This is the rule that the courts follow. Unfortunately, the courts have limited time to get to know each situation.
At the law firm of Palmer & Manuel, we argue divorce cases to explain to the courts what outcome is in the best interest of the child and why. With decades of experience handling custody and visitation cases in Dallas and throughout Texas, you can be confident in our ability to serve as effective advocates for you and your child.
The Various Types of Child Custody
Under Texas law, family courts may award custody in the following manner:
- Joint Managing Conservatorship (joint legal custody): Where both parents have the authority to make important decisions regarding the child's upbringing (i.e. medical, religion, education). Parents must cooperate in making joint decisions. This is the arrangement presumed to be in the child's best interests under Texas law.
- Sole Managing Conservatorship (sole legal custody): Where one parent has decision making authority over the child's upbringing. This arrangement may be appropriate when a parent may pose an emotional or physical danger to the child.
- Possessory Conservatorship (physical custody): When appointing managing conservators, the court may also award a possession order that details the times the child will spend with each parent or with other conservators identified by the court.
Our lawyers are committed to helping you determine a parenting plan that makes the most sense for you and your child. We will take the action necessary to see that plan put into place.
Learn More About Our Commitment to Providing Custody and Visitation Solutions
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