Texas Child Custody

No one likes to be in a custody battle. They can be difficult and expensive. Sometimes, however, you have no choice but to fight for the best interests of your child.

There may be numerous reasons for fighting for custody of your children. Your spouse may be using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol. Perhaps your ex is mentally or even physically abusive to you or your child. Or maybe you are both good parents with no real "skeletons in your closet," but you both want to be the primary custodial parent, and you truly believe you have more to offer your child than your ex.

If you believe it is in your child's best interest for you to fight for them, attorney Jon Boyd will support you. You have to do what's right for your child.

Texas terminology can be a little confusing. "Conservatorship" is the term used in the Texas Family Code for custody. There is "Sole Managing Conservatorship" and "Joint Managing Conservatorship," which is what people often call "joint custody." The law presumes "joint managing conservatorship" but that doesn't necessarily equate to equal possession and parenting decision making rights.

There is a presumption of "joint custody," and many attorneys and others will try to discourage custody litigation or force you to settle the case. Jon understands the role and place of settlement and encourages a client to consider it if feasible. But, he also understands there are times you and your child need to have a court decide. Jon will be there to fight for you no matter what you decide.

Contact Texas family law attorney Jon Boyd now.