Courts Will Act in the Best Interest of Children in Child Custody Cases

April 9, 2012 - PRLog -- When ex-spouses are in conflict over child custody in Texas, the courts must sometimes make custodial decisions about the child’s future based upon evidence and findings that have emerged in the legal process.

Whatever the desires, compromises and concessions are from either party, the courts should always and predictably grant highest priority to the best interests of the child or children involved. If you are locked in custody battle or are considering divorce and wish to pre-empt difficult, lengthy proceedings, contact a Texas child custody attorney who can help.

The Requirements of Title V of the Texas Family Code
   
Title V of the Family Code, "The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship," specifically addresses the legal obligation that the court has to protect the best interests of the child or children involved. In Section 153.002, which is appropriately named "Best Interest of Child," the Family Code reads:

"The best interest of the child shall always be the primary consideration of the court in determining the issues of conservatorship and possession of and access to the child."

This provision was added to the Family Code in 1995 to remind the family and child law system of its foremost obligation to the children involved in cases and to codify that obligation. It’s important to keep in mind that both parents can play a role in the facilitation of the option that is most beneficial to any children involved.

Furthermore, the most recently amended revision of Section 153.007 of the Texas Family Code addresses agreed parenting plans and details the provisions that would allow the court to modify a parenting plan in the event that it should not, in the opinion of the court, fulfill the best interests of the child involved.

How to Preserve Your Child’s Best Interests In and Out of Court

Speaking with an attorney who has handled cases like yours before can grant you a more favorable result in court, but it’s also important that you provide for your child’s emotional well-being throughout and after the legal proceedings.

Remember to spend time with your child and to maintain open lines of honest, clear communication. Reassure your child and approach topics about the future with optimism and candor. Encourage your child to approach you with questions or concerns about the divorce and custody proceedings.

Responsible advocacy for your child’s best interests is a crucial element of the success of your child custody case, and so is retaining the services of an attorney who will be dedicated to the resolution of your child custody conflict in Texas.

When you encounter complications securing, negotiating or determining child custody in Texas, contact a Texas child custody attorney. The courts are mandated to put the best interests of your child first, and a hardworking, compassionate attorney can help you and your family work towards mutually agreed upon long-term goals. Your marriage may be over, but you and your ex-spouse are still partners in raising your children and providing for their happiness.

Contacting a Texas Child Custody Attorney

The attorneys at Warren & Migliaccio have years of experience, and we’ll use that training to provide you peace of mind for the future, whatever the circumstances for your divorce or family law situation. From the initial consultation until the day your divorce is finalized, our Texas family lawyer team at Warren & Migliaccio is here to advocate on behalf of you and your children. Contact our Dallas law firm today at 1-888-584-9614.