At Buchanan and Meyer Attorneys, we know that there is nothing more stressful than worrying about your ability to protect and provide for your children. That is why we work tirelessly to prepare and aggressively argue your case at the negotiation table or in court.
The divorce courts in Denton, Tarrant and Collin Counties take their role in protecting your children very seriously. Courts no longer presume custody should be granted to the mother. In fact, they generally presume that joint custody is the best arrangement for your child.
Our Denton child custody lawyer can argue for two types of custody:
If one parent is granted custody, then the other is usually granted visitation rights (parenting time). Grandparents also often request formal visitation rights and we can help secure those as well.
The court considers a number of factors in determining what is in the best interest of your child, including:
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The courts favor joint custody unless there is some compelling reason to deny custody to a parent, such as a history of violence toward the child.
Custody and visitation can include all types of arrangements. One parent may have physical custody during the school year and the other during summers. One may have the children on weekends, or the parents may split weeks. In some cases, the children live in one permanent home and the parents take turns living there with them.
The child custody lawyers at Buchanan and Meyer Attorneys fight tirelessly to protect your rights and the rights of your children. For a free initial consultation with an experienced divorce and child custody attorney, contact us online or call us at 940-312-6748.