Texas Child Custody Basics
In Texas, child custody is determined by what is in the best interest of the child. If the parents are unable to work out a custody agreement with the help of lawyers or mediators, the court will decide what is in the child's best interest. We prefer to find a solution that is made by the client and not the court.
The parent who retains primary custody is called the managing conservator. The other parent will be granted access (visitation) to the children. We can help you create a parenting plan that meets the needs of the children and keeps both parents involved in their lives. In a contested custody battle, the family court will visit each house to perform a social study. This information will help them determine custody and visitation rights.
If you are fighting for child custody, you want a tough attorney on your side. Our attorneys will aggressively pursue your interests at trial if that is necessary.
Texas Child Support Basics
In Texas, child support is paid according to the Child Support Guidelines. At The Law Offices of Coats & Todd, our attorneys can help you establish and modify child support payments. When there has been a significant change in one parent's life, we can help make modifications to the parenting plan, custody or support agreements. A significant change may be a new job, moving out of town, parental alienation, or drug or alcohol abuse.
We can also file contempt charges against the other parent if he or she is not following the parenting plan or paying the court-ordered child support payments.
Contact Us Today
The attorneys at The Law Offices of Coats & Todd can help you through the custody process. We strive for a solution that works for everyone, especially the children. We will also assist you with child support determination and enforcement. We serve clients in Plano, Richardson and throughout Dallas, Collin and Tarrant Counties. Please call our office at 972-671-9922 today. Your initial consultation is free.
