In plain English, it says you can make that decision on your own, but before you do, you have to tell the other parent what you’re deciding and why. You don’t need their agreement. You … Read more
Legally, nothing. Texas law doesn’t have a “primary parent.” What a Texas custody order can give one parent is the exclusive right to designate the child’s primary residence, and in May 2026 the Texas Supreme … Read more
A Texas teenager has to go to court-ordered visitation unless the order itself says otherwise. A teenager can share an opinion in a custody case, but that opinion doesn’t override the court order. There is … Read more
How Unmarried Parents Establish Custody Rights I got a call recently “We were never married, so how do I actually get custody?” The answer is a SAPCR, short for Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship. It’s … Read more
Proving a Parent Is Unfit in a Texas Custody Case Let’s get one thing clear: Texas courts don’t label parents “unfit” just because one side says so. The term is thrown around constantly in custody … Read more
Custody and Support for Special-Needs Children in Texas Divorce Caring for a child with special needs requires structure, consistency, and long-term planning. When divorce enters the picture, those needs don’t pause – and the legal … Read more
Same-sex breakup in Texas: What happens if marriage is no longer legally recognized? Last week, someone asked me what would happen if Texas disallowed gay marriage again – specifically, how that would affect a lesbian … Read more
When “Narcissist” Becomes Noise: Why Kids Who Need Protection Are Being Overlooked As a San Antonio child custody lawyer, I’ve seen trends come and go in Texas courts. Lately, one thing keeps me up at … Read more
How San Antonio Courts View Fathers’ Custody Rights Let’s be real – too many dads walk into custody court thinking they’ve already lost. They’ve heard the horror stories. They assume the judge is going to … Read more
How Texas Courts Evaluate Grandparents’ Rights in Custody Cases If you’re a grandparent worried about a grandchild’s well-being, you might feel like the law is stacked against you. But here’s some hope. Texas law does … Read more