Child Visitation Lawyer in Houston

Visitation Attorneys in Texas

Texas Family Code protects the family unit as well as possible in the case of divorce (and in cases involving unmarried parents) by ensuring that parents are able to exercise their right to child custody, possession, and access. In a typical case, both parents will be designated as court ordered conservators of the child. One parent will have the primary day-to-day rights of physical custody to the child, with the other parent having specified periods of possession or visitation at other times.

A child custody and visitation lawyer with Thompson Law Firm in Houston, Texas, can provide parents with legal services in all areas of child custody and visitation law, whether it be the creation of an original parenting plan or the amendment or enforcement of an existing parenting plan or court order.

In addition to working with clients in Houston, Thompson Law Firm serves clients throughout Harris County and surrounding counties.

If you would like to make an appointment to speak with an experienced family law attorney regarding a child custody or visitation dispute, please contact us online or call today at 281-893-8841 to schedule your appointment

Child Visitation and Possession Guidelines

Texas Family Code outlines two basic guidelines when deciding visitation:

Regular visitation when parties live within 100 miles of each other
Long-distance visitation when parties live farther than 100 miles of each other

Of course, circumstances change and a decision that was made years ago may no longer be in the child's best interests. In such cases, a child custody and visitation dispute lawyer can petition the court to amend the current custody and possession orders.

Some of the reasons for modifying a child custody or possession order include:

Change in family circumstances
Age and needs of child
Relocation of parent
Switching of primary caregiver
Parental abuse or neglect

If you are a parent whose child custody or visitation rights are being violated by another party, contact a child custody lawyer at the Thompson Law Firm.

Child Custody Law

A child custody lawyer with the Thompson Law Firm can help a parent establish or modify current child custody or visitation rights.

We can help with child custody or visitation dispute by:

Drafting and reviewing parenting plans
Modifying and enforcing divorce decrees and other child custody orders
Resolving matters regarding relocation and other modifications of a parent, either primary or non-custodial
Addressing issues regarding child support agreements

Finding the right child custody and visitation lawyer to protect your legal rights during a child custody or visitation is vital to ensuring a favorable outcome for your child.

Also, please refer to our FAQ section in this website for more information regarding office conferences with the Thompson Law Firm.

We assist our clients with all types of family law matters. Let us put our years of experience to work for you.