Child Custody: Care and
Concern for the Child's Best Interests
Divorce is an emotional draining experience for adults. It is worse for children. Why is that? In most cases, it is because one or both spouses are so angry at each other or hurt by the situation that their parenting abilities are diminished – they can no longer think clearly about the situation and they wind up making choices that put their children squarely in the middle.
Albin | Harrison | Roach believes strongly in resolving child custody matters in a dignified manner that removes the children from the center of the conflict and instead puts their best interests squarely at the heart of the decision-making process. In other words, if you are considering divorce and are worried about the issue of child custody, we can provide the legal experience, expertise, and objective perspective needed to enable our clients to remain focused on resolving the conflict in a way that best protects the children.
Child Custody Laws and Options In Texas
The legal term used to describe what most people think of as child custody is actually called "conservatorship." In a divorce, the basic presumption is that both parents will serve as "joint managing conservators" of the children. Despite how that sounds, this does not necessarily mean equal time or decision-making authority for both parents. For instance, both parents cannot serve as the primary residential parent. One or the other normally has to be chosen. In addition, issues such as parenting time, grandparents, allegations of abuse and child support can complicate the situation further.
Our lawyers bring a thoughtful, practical perspective to child custody disputes. In representing you, we will take the time to understand your unique situation and goals. We will explain the various methods we can use to resolve the matter. And we will, whenever possible, work to reach a satisfactory child custody agreement without you having to go to court for a contested final trial. However, if litigation is necessary in your case you can depend on the family law attorneys of Albin | Harrison | Roach to advocate vigorously on your behalf and on behalf of your children.
Attorney and Contact Information
Our team includes respected family law advocates Curtis Harrison, who is Board-Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; Marissa Balius, who acquired over a decade of litigation experience with the Child Support Division of the Texas Attorney General's Office before joining the firm; and Laura Roach, who is widely-recognized as a leader in complex family law matters and an accomplished mediator who has facilitated the settlement of over 500 cases. Our team of professionals also includes Senior Associate Sharon Corsentino, and Associate Attorney Jennifer Richardson.
Serving clients throughout Collin County, Denton County, Dallas County, Grayson County, and throughout North Texas, you can make arrangements to meet with one of our lawyers by calling us directly or by contacting the firm online.
Related areas of practice include:
Divorce| Child Support| Modifications and Enforcement
Mediation | Collaborative Law| FAQ: Family Law and Divorce
Conveniently located in Collin County.
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