Protecting Your Parental Rights
In Texas, child custody arrangements determine who will make important decisions for your child and where your child will live. These arrangements can significantly impact both your child’s well-being and your parental rights.
Navigating child custody and visitation matters requires experienced legal guidance. At Lovett Law Family, attorney Nora M. Artalejo Lovett brings more than 20 years of legal experience to help parents establish custody arrangements that serve their children’s best interests. Whether you’re going through a divorce or need to modify an existing custody order, attorney Lovett provides compassionate and knowledgeable representation.
Understanding Texas Custody Laws
Texas courts focus primarily on what arrangement will best serve the child’s needs. The court generally believes children benefit from having meaningful relationships with both parents when possible. Texas law refers to custody as “conservatorship” and visitation as “possession and access.”
Types of Conservatorship
- Joint Managing Conservatorship – Both parents share decision-making rights
- Sole Managing Conservatorship – One parent has primary decision-making authority
- Possessory Conservatorship – Limited rights for the non-primary parent
Factors Considered in Custody Decisions
The court examines numerous factors when determining custody arrangements, including the child’s emotional and physical needs, each parent’s abilities, stability of each home environment, and in some cases, the child’s preferences.
Visitation Schedules
Texas has a standard possession order that outlines typical visitation schedules, but attorney Lovett can help negotiate custom arrangements that better fit your family’s needs and circumstances.
Modifications and Enforcement
If circumstances change significantly, or if your co-parent isn’t following the custody order, legal remedies are available. Attorney Lovett can help you pursue modifications or enforcement actions as needed.
Contact Lovett Law Family Today To discuss your child custody and visitation concerns with attorney Nora M. Artalejo Lovett, call us at 915-356-2222 or contact us online. Serving families throughout El Paso County and surrounding areas, attorney Lovett provides the personalized legal support you need during this challenging time.
