Zealously Protecting Your Parental Rights In Child Custody
Navigating the complexities of child custody is incredibly emotional and legally challenging. At The Cook Law Firm & Associates PLLC in San Antonio, our lawyers understand the importance of your relationship with your children and will be committed to protecting your parental rights while prioritizing the well-being of your children. With our seasoned attorneys by your side, you can navigate this difficult journey with confidence and the assurance that your family’s best interests are at the forefront of every legal strategy.
Our caring and attentive team strives to simplify complex legal processes and reduce the emotional burden on our clients. Our lawyers leverage their extensive courtroom experience, having represented hundreds of clients in both bench and jury trials. Their zealous, tenacious approach is focused on achieving successful outcomes for you and your children. Our team will act as your legal advocates, aiming to resolve issues efficiently outside of court but ready to assertively represent you in trial if necessary. Our attorneys pride themselves on direct client communication, educational empowerment and prompt responses, all while crafting customized strategies that advance your objectives effectively.
Compassionate Guidance Throughout The Child Custody Process
Child custody arrangements determine how parents will share responsibilities and time with their children. In Texas, custody is typically divided into physical custody, which pertains to where the child lives, and legal custody, which involves decisions about the child’s upbringing, including education, health care and religious instruction.
When determining custody arrangements, a Texas court will prioritize the child’s best interests. Factors it considers include:
- Each parent’s physical and emotional health
- The child’s emotional and physical needs
- The stability of the home environment
- Any history of family violence or substance abuse
- The child’s preferences, depending on their age and maturity
- Each parent’s ability to care for the child
- The willingness of each parent to support the child’s relationship with the other parent
Our family law attorneys are dedicated to crafting a strategy that serves your child’s best interests while vigorously protecting your rights as a parent. They understand the nuances of Texas family law and strive to ensure that each client’s voice is heard.
Types Of Child Custody And What You Need To Know
In family law, child custody refers to the legal guardianship awarded by a court to one or both parents or legal guardians following a divorce or separation. Here are the main types of child custody arrangements that courts typically consider:
Conservatorship
- Joint Managing – The parties share or are individually in charge of the decision making process for the children regarding schools, medical, mental health, education, etc.
- Sole Managing – One parties controls the decision making process regarding important decisions medical, mental health, education, etc.
Possession And Access
This can include everything under the sun.
- Standard possession order – This is in the code Supervised visitation
- 50/50 possession schedule
- No possession
Speak With Our Child Custody Attorneys Today.
Our lawyers understand how important your family is. When you work with them, you can rest assured that you have a legal team who will fight tirelessly for you. Contact The Cook Law Firm & Associates PLLC today at 210-740-0281 or fill out our online contact form.