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How long does a father have to establish paternity in Texas? It’s a question that often arrives too late—after the baby is born, after the breakup, after rights have started to slip through your fingers. But the answer is clear: Under Texas law, a father typically has four years from the child’s birth to challenge …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
What are the steps to take to get legal custody of my child back? How long does it take for a parent to get custody back? Understanding how to get legal custody of a child back is crucial for any parent who has lost custody. There are many different situations under which you may have …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
Many fathers worry that they won’t get fair treatment in family court related to custody of their children. There is a common misconception that the mother always gets custody. In reality, fathers can also get favorable custody and visitation determinations. After establishing paternity, fathers’ rights in Texas can be substantial. The child’s best interests are …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
Navigating the complexities of family law, especially when it concerns the well-being of children, requires more than just legal expertise. It demands an understanding heart and a strategic mind, especially during a custody dispute. It’s crucial to look beyond the surface of flashy advertisements and self-promotional rankings to uncover genuine legal skills. That’s why …
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Finding effective ways for fathers to increase parenting time can be key to fostering stronger bonds with their children. A court custody order does not always meet the expectations of fathers. A court may change a custody order to increase your parenting time so long as you show that you are a committed and involved …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
You spent months, possibly even years, mediating or litigating the many different terms of your divorce, including child custody arrangements. Like all orders issued during a divorce, child custody orders are final and legally binding. All parties, particularly the parents, have a legal responsibility to comply with these orders. In child custody cases, that includes …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
As is the case in every other US state, Texas family laws provide parents with rights and responsibilities with respect to minor children regardless of whether they maintain an intact relationship. Therefore, issues regarding child custody will come up in divorce proceedings and actions to establish paternity of a minor child. The Texas Family Code …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
If you are going through divorce in Texas and have minor children, you can be sure that child custody issues will be a focal point in your case. Even unmarried parents have rights regarding their children, regardless of whether they maintain a personal relationship. As a result, child custody may even be involved with paternity …
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No matter what your final divorce decree says about child custody and all other child-related provisions, you should be aware that the arrangement is almost always subject to modification. You might assume that the status quo will remain workable, but much can change in the months and years after conclusion of your divorce. In fact, …
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For school aged children in Texas, summer is the time they look forward to all year long. For many of their parents, the return of classes in the fall cannot come soon enough. The challenges of juggling schedules, vacations, and childcare are difficult for any parent. However, the struggles are even more extreme for co-parents …
