Boerne Child Custody Attorney

Lawyer for Divorcing and Separated Parents Serving the San Antonio Area

For most parents, there is nothing in life that could ever be more important than the precious bond they share with their children. As a parent, the thought of losing time with your child can fill you with terror. You may have fears that your child's other parent will fight back in an effort to keep you from your children, or you may be hoping to reach a fair agreement for sharing the responsibilities and rights of parenting.

Brandon Wong & Associates is committed to helping parents who are going through a divorce or breakup as well as those who were never in a relationship. No matter the circumstances that have given rise to your child custody case, our lawyers will fight for you to spend the most possible time with your children. We will aggressively defend your rights as a parent while also serving your children's best interests.

Types of Custody Arrangements for Parents in the Boerne, TX Area

Child custody cases are very rarely a winner-take-all contest. Sole custody - an arrangement in which one parent alone has custody and decision-making rights - is very rare, and even in these cases, the noncustodial parent is likely to retain visitation rights. In Texas, joint custody arrangements are favored. The general idea is that it is normally in a child's best interest to be raised by both parents, even if the parents are not together.

Joint custody can take several forms. Commonly, one parent has primary custody, while the other has visitation rights, while decision-making rights are shared. In many cases, custody time can be divided in a way that ensures that children will be able to spend sufficient time with each parent. The parent with less parenting time will often need to pay child support.

How Texas Courts Decide Child Custody

First, you should know that your child custody case may not need to go to court. Many child custody disputes are settled by agreement after the parents undergo a mediation or negotiation process. However, if you do need to go to court, we will be there to zealously advocate for you.

In Texas, all child custody decisions are made based on what is in the child's best interests. The court may appoint a guardian ad litem, and a judge will consider factors including:

• Parental involvement in the child's life and care
• Stability of each parent's household
• Child's wishes
• Ability of both parents to cooperate with shared custody
• Family violence or parental criminality
• Continuity in the child's affairs

The court's goal will be to ensure that the child will have stability and a loving family life going forward. We understand the importance of your relationship with your child, and we will strive to achieve the most favorable possible outcome for you and your child.

Boerne Fathers' Rights Attorney

Fathers have historically been disfavored in child custody disputes. The old way of thinking held that children should be with their mothers, who were considered to be the primary caregivers. However, this is the 21st century, and things have changed. Fathers in Texas now have the same rights that mothers do. We may begin your case by establishing paternity if this has not been done. If you are seeking to assert your fathers' rights or to prevail in a custody dispute, our attorneys stand ready to fight for you.

Contact a Boerne, Tx Child Custody Lawyer

Brandon Wong & Associates is dedicated to protecting the special relationships between parents and children. Our attorneys are skilled in helping parents reach agreements, but we are also aggressive litigators in situations where no agreement can be reached. Contact us at 210-201-3832 to receive a confidential consultation.