Skilled, Successful Child Custody Lawyer - Houston, Texas
Child custody is a battle in the divorce war that is usually won or lost at the very beginning of the process. The spouse that is awarded custody at the temporary hearing is likely to keep custody of the children once the decree is final. This is because the law emphasizes stability for the children of a marriage, and judges and juries strongly favor stability as well.
If you considering divorce and are worried about custody of your children, please contact Von Blon & Associates today for an appointment. Our attorney, Michael P. Von Blon, is a board-certified family law specialist whose practice focuses on child custody battles and other contested divorce matters.
Child Custody Disputes ● Grandparents' Custody Rights
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If parents cannot agree on child custody arrangements, then the case will proceed as litigation and end up in court - first in a temporary hearing and later in a trial if the spouses still cannot come to an agreement. The court will usually award child custody to the parent who has been the primary caretaker in the past, if that parent will continue to have the financial, emotional and time resources necessary for parenting. The other parent will usually be awarded substantial visitation rights. Depending on the ages of the children and the circumstances of the family, some of the questions the court may consider in awarding custody include:
- Who takes the children to school and picks them up?
- Who assists with the child's homework?
- Who attends child-parent-teacher conferences?
- Who attends the children's art performances or sporting events?
- Who makes pediatrician's appointments?
- Does each parent know the name of the child's doctor and nurse?
- Who plans/organizes play dates/parties for the children?
- Is either parent frequently away from home due to work or other obligations?
- Does either parent have a past or current alcohol or substance abuse problem that might interfere with parenting abilities?
Legal Terminology
In Texas, the custodial parent is called "the sole managing conservator of the child or children." The parent with visitation rights is called "the possessory conservator of the child or children." Parents with joint custody are called "joint managing conservators."
Custody Rights for Grandparents
Sometimes children cannot turn to either parent for reliable, safe parenting. In such cases, grandparents may be the best caregivers for children in crisis. Texas law makes provisions for grandparents to obtain custody of their grandchildren, under certain limited circumstances. This area of law is constantly evolving, and we encourage grandparents with questions about their legal rights to seek advice immediately. Von Blon & Associates focuses part of its family law practice on custody rights for grandparents, including appeals when trial courts deny custody to grandparents.
Custody Disputes ● Grandparents' Custody ● 713-681-5288 ● E-mail
MICHAEL P. VON BLON & ASSOCIATES
Board Certified - Family Law - Texas Bar Board of Legal Specialization
1231 Antoine Drive
Houston, Texas 77055
Telephone: 713-681-5288
Fax: 713-681-5388
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MICHAEL P. VON BLON & ASSOCIATES proudly serves clients throughout Texas, including Houston, Pasadena, Galveston, Beaumont, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Baytown, Texas City, League City, Pearland, Richmond, Conroe, The Woodlands, Rosenberg, Katy, Harris County, Galveston County, Fort Bend County, Brazoria County, Waller County, Austin County, Montgomery County and Washington County.
