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A myth about conservatorship in Texas, often called custody in other states, is that the nonresidential parent, usually the father, has no say in their child’s major life decisions. In truth, the father and mother most often have equal rights to have input in their...
As a father, it is crucial to safeguard your relationship with your children and their best interests while ending your marriage and after your divorce becomes finalized. You should approach the divorce process with confidence and a clear understanding of steps you...
The family court may review evidence to determine if grounds exist for an involuntary termination of a parent-child relationship. As described in Chapter 161 of the Texas Family Code, voluntarily abandoning or leaving a child alone could lead to an order that...
When you father a child with someone outside of wedlock in Texas, you need to take certain legal steps if you want to establish rights over your child. The main thing you must do if you wish to pursue custody or visitation with your child is establish legal paternity....
The Paternity Registry allows fathers to assert their paternal rights. While it cannot grant legal rights to a child, it does make the intent to claim a child public. The father may wish to file a Notice of Intent to Claim Paternity with the Paternity Registry if he...
Parental rights encompass your legal ability to direct the care of your child. If you do not have parental rights, you have no say or authority in your child's life. Mothers gain these rights upon birth because the biological connection is clear. Fathers do not unless...
Paternity is a legal recognition of fatherhood. It solidifies your rights as the father of your children. Mothers have automatic rights upon birth, but fathers do not always get instant rights. The law considers paternity based on the marital status of the parents at...
If you are getting a divorce and you have kids, you need to take many different factors into consideration. If you expect to owe child support, or you already owe support through an existing court order, it is essential to make sure that you pay what you owe in full....
The Texas Family Code does not offer one parent different rights to a child’s upbringing than the other parent. Unless a parent has a record of violence or remains absent, two ex-spouses may act as their child’s joint conservators, as noted on the Texas.gov website. A...
The state generally wants to keep parents in their child's life. However, there may be situations in which a parent is not healthy or safe for a child, so the court will terminate his or her parental rights. The Texas Constitution and Statutes outline the specific...