Frisco Child Custody Attorneys

Empathetic Representation for Conservatorship Cases in North Dallas and East Texas

Child custody is one of the most complex and high-stakes areas of family law. Custody disputes can feel heartbreaking, stressful, and emotional for everyone involved, especially while navigating additional divorce proceedings. Many parents worry about the long-term impacts of custody cases on their child’s needs and future, making it imperative to seek legal guidance from a qualified lawyer. 

At Mohr Law Group, our child custody attorneys are committed to pursuing fair and workable arrangements for families like yours. Our team includes a board-certified family law advocate, highlighting our deep understanding of Texas law and proven track record of success in family court. When you partner with our firm, you can expect compassionate counsel and clear guidance backed by years of experience.   

If you’re preparing for a custody case, we can advocate for an outcome that protects your family’s future. Contact us online to discuss your case.

How Is Child Custody Determined in Texas? 

Family courts are obligated to prioritize the best interests of the child during custody and visitation decisions. Some influencing factors include (but aren’t limited to): 

• The child’s age and health
• Each parent’s ability to care for the child’s needs
• The ability of each parent to cooperate with the other
• The child’s relationship and emotional ties to each parent
• Any history of family violence or abuse

What Are the Different Types of Child Custody?

Texas law refers to child custody as “Conservatorship.” Conservatorship has two primary parts:

1.            Possession and Access (physical custody) addresses when each parent has the right to have the child in their possession (otherwise known as a visitation schedule).

2.            Decision-making (legal custody) determines which parent has the right to make important decisions about a child’s life, such as where a child lives, education, and major medical treatment.

The Texas Family Code requires judges to presume that the “Standard Possession Order” is the minimum amount of time the non-primary parent should have possession of the child, but depending on the case, the Court has the discretion to modify the Standard Possession Order, either by granting the non-primary parent less possession time or more (for example, creating a 50/50 possession schedule).

Courts in Texas are also required by the Texas Family Code to presume that parents should be appointed “Joint Managing Conservators,” meaning the parents share most (but not necessarily all) of the decision-making rights. Depending on the case, the Court has the ability to delegate rights between joint managing conservators or to name one parent as a sole managing conservator and the other parent as a possessory conservator. A possessory conservator still has some decision-making rights and legal duties, but does not have the major decision-making rights, like where the child lives or goes to school.