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Category Archives: Child Custody

When is the Deadline To Designate Periods of Summer Possession In Texas?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Divorce, Divorce For Dads™, News, Visitation and Access

Per the Texas Family Code’s Standard Possession Order (and generally most possession orders although not all), parents who have been awarded a possession schedule in a divorce decree or custody order need to designate their intended periods of summer possession to the custodial parent or primary conservator by April 1st. Failure to designate a specific period of possession typically results in the default summer period of July 1st at 6:00 p.m. to July 31st at 6:00 p.m.

How Are Child Custody Cases Enforced

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody

The majority of parents who have their child’s best interests in mind would never intentionally interfere with custody or visitation issues. Unfortunately, there are some that willfully violate a legally-binding court order regardless of the consequences. This type of misconduct is clearly unlawful but, as a parent, your immediate concern will be how to enforce …

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Texas Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Parental Rights – In Re C.J.C.

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Divorce

The Texas Family Law bar has been eagerly awaiting a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court on the case In Re C.J.C. This case addressed whether a fit parent has the fundamental right to make decisions as to the child’s access to other parties (such as relatives or stepparents after the death of a parent). …

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Should I File For Divorce During The COVID-19 Pandemic?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Divorce

Sheltering-in-place and quarantining with your spouse and children is enough to make anyone crazy. Small arguments escalate into larger problems and you’ve probably come to the realization you hate how your spouse chews their food or hums while they work. China saw an uptick in divorce filings once the tight restrictions were lifted and divorce attorneys expect to see a similar trend in the United States.

Texas Father’s Guide to Winning Primary Custody

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody

Many Texas fathers have the notion that it is impossible to win primary conservatorship of their children, as they believe the Texas Court system favors the mother. While historically the mother may have had the upper hand, Texas courts are more progressive and look at all the facts and circumstances rather than the genders.

COVID-19 Co-Parenting Tips For Divorcing or Divorced Parents

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, News

Tips for Co-Parenting in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic Shared custody can be difficult to navigate in ideal circumstances; adding the stress and uncertainty of a pandemic to a custody arrangement can multiply the difficulties. The Ramos Law Group, PLLC has been fielding many inquiries as to how parents should handle child custody arrangements …

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