Child Custody in Texas: When Can Your Child Speak to the Judge?

Child Custody in Texas: When Can Your Child Speak to the Judge?

When going through a custody case in Texas, you may wonder whether your child can express their wishes to the court. While a judge will always prioritize the child’s best interests, there are specific situations where a child’s input can be considered. At What Age Can a Child Speak to…

Understanding Visitation and Possession Orders: What Parents Need to Know

Understanding Visitation and Possession Orders: What Parents Need to Know

When you’re going through a divorce or separation, visitation and possession orders are important to help maintain a strong relationship between you and your child. These orders, set by the court, determine when and how you can spend time with your child. Understanding how these orders work can help prevent…

Holidays and parenting

Co-Parenting During the Holidays

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for families navigating the complexities of co-parenting, this time of year can bring about unique challenges and emotional stress. Co-parenting during the holidays requires a delicate balance of compromise, communication, and a focus on the…

Co-Parenting in Texas

Co-Parenting in Texas

Texas family law stresses the importance of parenting after a divorce. Like the Texas divorce courts, the family law attorneys at Springer & Lyle will look out for the best interests of the children who will be affected by a divorce. We will help you develop a strong parenting plan,…

Child Custody Modification

Child Custody Modification

When the court issues its final orders, it expects them to be just that: final. However, courts do recognize that in the case of child custody, there may be a change in circumstances that will require a modification in the custody arrangement. Petitions for modification must be filed in the court…