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Texas
child custody
lawyers
Establishing, modifying, or enforcing child custody? Get matched with an experienced Texas child custody lawyer, and pay for the work done, not the hours. No hourly clock, no retainers. You make the decisions. Your attorney handles the paperwork.
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Parenting plans
Create a parenting plan that fits your family's needs. An experienced attorney can help you build clear schedules, define responsibilities, and create an agreement that supports your child's best interests now and in the future.
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Possession and access
Possession and access is about more than a schedule. It's about staying involved in your child's life. Work with an attorney to create or negotiate a possession schedule that works for your family and your future.
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Conservatorship and possession modifications
Life changes. When your family's circumstances change, your conservatorship or possession order may need to change too. An attorney can help you understand your options and request modifications that reflect your current situation.
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If your conservatorship case goes to court, experienced legal representation can make a meaningful difference. Prepare your case, understand what to expect, and advocate for the outcome you're seeking.
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Enforcing possession orders
When a possession and access order isn't being followed, you don't have to navigate it alone. An attorney can help you understand your legal options and take the appropriate next steps.
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Conservatorship
Whether you're seeking joint or sole managing conservatorship, or responding to a dispute, get legal guidance tailored to you. Understand your options and work toward a solution that protects your relationship with your child.
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Child support
Understand how child support is calculated, what factors may affect payments, and what your rights and responsibilities are. Get guidance that helps you make informed decisions for both you and your child.
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Mediation
Not every conservatorship dispute has to end in court. Mediation can help parents reach agreements with less conflict, lower costs, and a greater focus on what matters most: their children.
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Emergency orders
When your child's safety or well-being is at immediate risk, you may need urgent legal action. Get experienced guidance to understand your options and respond quickly to protect your family.
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Registering an out-of-state order
If your custody order came from another state and you now live in Texas, an attorney can help you register it with a Texas court and handle what comes next.
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Child custody in Texas is different
Texas child custody laws have their own rules and their own vocabulary. Here's what matters most before you file or respond.
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Support is a percentage of the paying parent's net resources
Texas generally uses only the paying parent's income, not both parents' incomes combined. The guideline is 20% of net monthly resources for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, 35% for four, and at least 40% for five or more. Lower percentages apply when net resources are under $1,000 a month.
04
Support typically runs to age 18, and sometimes longer
It generally continues until the child turns 18, or through high school graduation if the child is still enrolled and meets attendance requirements. It may end earlier in some situations, such as the child's marriage or the start of active military service, and it may continue indefinitely for a child with a disability.
02
The guidelines apply up to a monthly cap
The percentages generally apply to net resources up to $11,700 a month, the cap in effect since September 1, 2025. Above that, a court may order additional support depending on the parents' incomes and the child's proven needs.
05
There are two ways to ask for a change
A court may modify support if circumstances have materially and substantially changed since the order was made. Separately, if three years have passed since the order was made or last modified, it may be modified without showing changed circumstances when the current guideline amount would differ from the existing order by either 20% or $100.
03
Net resources are calculated after certain deductions
Deductions generally include taxes, union dues, and the cost of health or dental insurance for the child. Federal income tax is figured using a standard single-person assumption.
06
A parentage order can include support
When a court establishes parentage, the order may include child support, including retroactive support, and a share of prenatal and postnatal health-care expenses.
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Child custody in Texas is different
Texas child custody laws have their own rules and their own vocabulary. Here's what matters most before you file or respond.
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A managing conservator has decision-making authority over the child’s welfare. A possessory conservator has the right to visitation or possession but typically less authority over major decisions.
Texas courts focus on what’s in the best interest of the child. They consider stability, parental involvement, safety, and willingness to co-parent.
Yes. If circumstances change materially, we can help you request a modification and support it with the necessary evidence.
The standard possession order outlines when the noncustodial parent will have time with the child, including weekends, holidays, and summer breaks. We can help you modify or customize this plan if needed.
No. Texas law treats both parents equally. Decisions are based solely on what serves the child’s best interest.
Many custody orders restrict how far a parent can move with the child. We help you understand your current order or pursue changes when necessary.
It depends on whether your case is contested or uncontested. Uncontested cases may be resolved in a few months, while contested matters may take longer.
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