Parental Rights
Legal Representation to Protect Your Rights as a Parent
The Schneider Law Firm represents clients in child custody, parental visitation and related legal matters. If you are a parent facing divorce and subsequent child custody and visitation determinations, or if you are an unmarried parent who is seeking custody or visitation rights, please contact our law office today to schedule a free initial consultation. Our experienced family law attorneys can help explain your visitation rights and your legal options.
What are my Rights as a Parent?
A child custody case in Texas typically involves designating one parent as the custodial/ “primary parent.” The child’s primary residence (typically used for determining school enrollment) is with the custodial parent. The other parent, the noncustodial parent, is ordered a possession schedule. The parent named primary will typically also be given the exclusive right to receive child support on behalf of the child, payable by the noncustodial parent. The primary parent does not necessarily get more time with the child. A parenting plan addressing child custody, possession and access will be established by the court, and will detail the visitation schedule granted to both parents. The needs and best interests of the child will be considered when determining this parenting plan.
Parent Rights and the Best Interest of the Children
Texas family law courts are tasked with determining the best interests of the child, and do not favor one parent over the other in legal issues involving children. Many are under the impression that mothers are favored in child custody proceedings. However, Texas courts aim to make determinations that benefit the child or children involved.
At the Schneider Law Firm we have attorneys who represent both mothers and fathers in a range of family law matters affecting children. This includes a variety of cases, such as:
- Child custody
- Visitation
- Child support
- Paternity
We do not discriminate against mothers or fathers. We represent clients with the aim of working in the best interests of the child. To learn more about our approach, contact us online or call 817-755-1852 to schedule a free consultation.
Fathers’ Rights
Once the father’s identity has been legally established, he can pursue child custody and visitation rights, as well as other parental rights. This is often done through a paternity test when a child’s parents are unmarried. If the parties were married, there is a presumption of paternity. We have a thorough understanding of Texas paternity laws and how they apply to alleged fathers.
Mothers’ Rights
Our firm can provide legal assistance if you are a mother trying to prove the paternity of your child. Once the identity of the father has been legally established, you can seek child support payments and hold the father accountable for fulfilling parental obligations.
Contact an Attorney that will protect your Parental Rights
A child deserves to have both parents in their life. Our law firm can provide the legal resources necessary to establish a legal relationship between a father and child. To find out more about mothers’ and fathers’ rights, as well as our other practice areas contact us today. Our family law attorneys look forward to helping with your case.
Over time, the lives of parents and children change. A child custody and visitation plan that once worked for the family may no longer do so. In these cases, it may be necessary to modify the child custody plan. However, in Texas, it must be shown that a significant change in circumstances has occurred, which warrants a modification. Again, the best interests of the child involved will be considered.
If you are interested in learning more about your parenting rights and options, or the possibility of pursuing a modification of visitation, please contact our office today, call 817-755-1852.
