How does COVID-19 impact child custody in Texas?

How does COVID-19 impact child custody in Texas?

The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on most people’s day-to-day lives.  Businesses shut down, schools closed, and people are uncertain in many areas of their lives.  Many counties (including Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant) have issued...
When can the kids decide?

When can the kids decide?

One of the most common misconceptions I hear from people about child custody cases is that once a child reaches a certain age, that child can choose whether or not she wants to see mom or dad.  This is absolutely not the case. Under the Texas Family Code, once a...
Who can file a child custody suit in Texas?

Who can file a child custody suit in Texas?

In order to file a child custody suit in Texas, a party must have “standing.”  Standing is a jurisdictional requirement.  If someone files suit without standing, the case should be dismissed.  If a court enters an order when someone...