Attorneys Representing Parents in Family Court
One of the most pressing issues in any divorce case between parents is how the divorce process and the separation of the household will impact the couple's children. This is a high-priority issue both for parents and for the Texas family courts.
At the Schneider Law Firm, P.C., in Arlington, we help our clients focus on protecting their interests in the divorce process as an important element of pursuing a final outcome that will benefit the children. To learn more about your divorce options involving your children, contact us for a free consultation.
Acknowledging the Impact of Divorce on Children
Any time a couple with children gets divorced, the stakes of the legal process go up. Divorce is a disruption in children's lives that must be handled carefully. Under Texas law, family court judges are responsible for assessing the best interests of children.
The issues of child custody — including both physical custody of the child and legal parenting rights — and child support must both be resolved before a divorce between parents can be made final.
While these issues can also arise in cases involving unmarried parents, they are most often addressed during divorce, and there is always a danger that disputes between the parents will negatively impact the children.
Advocating for Your Interests Within the System
Most parents are concerned about the impact of divorce on their children, and this is understandable. In Texas, several structures have been put in place to help resolve disputes concerning children and their welfare during the divorce process:
- Mediation of contested custody and support issues may be required before your case can go to trial. The independent mediators are often former judges whose advice can be very helpful.
- Remedial steps such as psychological counseling, anger management counseling, parenting classes and dispute resolution classes can be ordered in certain circumstances. In extreme cases the court can require that a parents access to a child be supervised.
- An attorney for the child can be appointed if the judge believes the child's interests aren't being adequately represented by any other participants in the process.
At the Schneider Law Firm, we presume that you know and are acting in your child's best interest. Your relationships with your children is important and can only be protected when you have an advocate solely devoted to standing up for your rights.
We would be happy to discuss your concerns about the impact of divorce on children. Contact us to discuss your situation with a knowledgeable attorney.
