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At Flud Law, we know that child custody matters are among the most important and emotionally charged issues in family law. Your children’s well-being is your top priority—and it’s ours, too. Whether you’re negotiating an initial custody arrangement or seeking a modification to an existing order, we are here to guide you through the process with skill and compassion.
Your relationship with your children is one of the most important aspects of your life. At Flud Law, we are dedicated to safeguarding that bond by ensuring your parental rights are fully protected. Whether you’re working to establish custody in an initial divorce or need a modification to accommodate changes in your life, we provide the skilled and compassionate representation you need to protect your family.
Why Choose Flud Law for Your Child Custody Matter?
In child custody matters, Texas courts always prioritize the best interest of the child. A court’s focus is on what’s best for the child, not what’s best for the parents or even what the parents want. In Texas, child custody consists of two parts, conservatorship and possession.
Conservatorship relates to decision-making rights. Even after a separation or divorce, parents must still make decisions on behalf of their child. These decisions include decisions regarding medical treatment, dental treatment, psychological treatment, educational decisions, and so on. Thus, in a custody suit, a court must decide who will have the right to make these decisions and how they will be made. Decision-making rights come in three forms:
Joint or by agreement: under this arrangement, the parents are each given the right to make decisions for the child with the agreement of the other parent.
Independent: under this arrangement, each parent is given the independent right to make decisions for the child when the child is in their possession.
Exclusive: under this arrangement, one parent is given the exclusive right to make decisions for the child.
The second part of child custody is possession and access. Possession and access relates to who will have the child and when. In a custody suit, the parents can agree to a possession schedule that works for them. If the parents are unable to agree, a court will make a decision about possession and access. Typically, courts will make one parent the “custodial parent” and one parent the “non-custodial parent.” The custodial parent is the parent who has the child at all times not specifically designated for the other, non-custodial parent. The court will then order a possession schedule for the non-custodial pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas.
At Flud Law, we work closely with you to understand your family’s needs and advocate for a custody arrangement that that aligns with your goals and serves your child’s best interests.
Life circumstances can change, and sometimes those changes mean that an existing custody order no longer fits the needs of your family. Whether due to a job relocation, a change in your child’s needs, or a shift in parental responsibilities, modifying a child custody order can be necessary.
To modify a custody order in Texas, the court requires proof of a significant change in circumstances since the original order. Some common reasons for modification include:
At Flud Law, we have extensive experience in helping parents seek custody modifications. We’ll evaluate your case, build a strong argument, and advocate on your behalf to ensure the new arrangement reflects your child’s best interests.
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