Corpus Christi Child Custody Attorney
Call Our Experienced Child Custody Lawyer to Discuss Your Case
Determining an appropriate and child custody arrangement can be difficult. While some parents will use a custody fight to get back at their ex-partner, we believe in fighting to ensure that you receive an arrangement that is fair, reasonable, and which puts the best interest of your children first. Child custody attorney Lindsay M. Browne has over 15+ years of experience and the family law team at the Law Office of Lindsay M. Browne is prepared to be your advocate in your child custody case serving Nueces County.
Do You Really Need A Lawyer For Child Custody?
Often, child custody battles may be a long, dragged out process that includes mediation, settlement and court appearances. Hiring a child custody lawyer in Nueces County can help a parent work out a parenting strategy that will represent for what their client believes is reasonable and right for their child.
To discuss your case with our child custody attorney in Corpus Christi, contact us or call us at (361) 866-5229.
Determining Child Custody in Texas
There are two types of custody, legal and physical, and the court considers many different things when making a decision.
- Legal custody involves decision making for the child, including schools, medical decisions, and religious decisions.
- Physical custody involves where the child spends their time and the amount of time each parent has with the child. In some cases, a custody agreement may affect the geographic region in which you may live. Additionally, while a judge is not obligated to do what they say, children 12 and older do have a say in where they will live.
In addition to helping you with your child custody agreement, we can also help you with:
- Child support agreement
- Child support modification
- Paternity
- Grandparent’s rights
- Visitation rights
- Parental rights
- Adoption
How Do I Get Full Custody in Nueces County, Texas?
Trying to obtain full custody of a child in Nueces County is difficult because most of the time a court will see joint-custody as most beneficial for the child long-term. Still, if you wish to proceed, you will need to modify an existing child custody order. This can be done by motioning to modify the order, and then indicating that you desire to be the sole managing conservator. Once your court date has arrived, be sure to present only your best evidence.
Is Texas a Mommy State?
No, Texas is not a mommy state. In Texas, the law does not favor either mothers or fathers in child custody cases. Instead, the court will award custody to the parent who can best provide for the child's physical, emotional, and educational needs.
The judge will consider several factors when making a custody determination, including the child's wishes, the parent's parenting skills, the parent's ability to cooperate, and the child's living arrangements. The court will also consider the child's age and developmental stage.
In the past, Texas law did favor mothers in child custody cases. However, the state changed this law in 1973. Since then, the law has been gender-neutral. It is essential to talk to an attorney about your custody options.
Our attorney can help you understand your rights and can help you negotiate a custody arrangement that is in your child's best interests.
You Deserve Compassionate Child Custody Legal Representation
Our child custody lawyer in Corpus Christi knows how stressful this process is, and we are driven serve our clients with dedication and compassion. We are well-versed in child custody laws and we take a detail-oriented approach to help ensure the best possible outcome. Attorney Lindsay M. Browne believes in taking a hands-on approach to legal representation and is dedicated to finding creative, thoughtful solutions for her clients. We are also always available when you have questions, even on nights and weekends.
While we hope you never need a child custody attorney in Nueces County, if you do, please don’t hesitate to call us. You can contact us or reach our Corpus Christi family law office at (361) 866-5229.