An Empathetic, Compassionate Approach To Child Custody And Visitation Cases

Divorces are never smooth processes – especially when there are children involved. It’s difficult to answer questions about who retains custody of the kids after separation when emotions are high between the parents. A divorce is one thing, but settling issues involving child custody and the visitation rights of a parent are completely different affairs.

Let The Morgan Law Office help you with your child custody or visitation rights case in Midland. We understand that these situations are tough and that you only want what’s best for your children. The Morgan Law Office is a husband and wife lawyer duo that can provide multiple perspectives on your family law case and advise you on the legal procedures.

Child Custody And Visitation Are Different

Child custody and visitation rights allow divorcing parents to maintain close relationships with their children, but they’re two very different arrangements.

Child Custody

Also known as “conservatorship” in Texas, child custody relates to a divorcing parent’s legal rights and responsibilities regarding their child’s upbringing, including decisions about education, health care and religious upbringing. A court may either award conservatorship to one parent or joint conservatorship, dividing the responsibilities between the two parties.

Factors that a court considers to determine child custody include:

• The child’s preferences
• The health of all parties involved (the child, the parents)
• The stability of each parent’s home environment

When selecting a conservator, the court will always put the child’s best interests at heart.

Visitation

Visitation in Texas refers to a parent’s “possession and access” to their child. It specifically applies to nonconservator parents and the time they can spend with their children. A court will determine a schedule for the nonconservator parent’s time with the child. In cases where the child’s safety is at risk, the court can also order supervised visitation.

Experienced Legal Support For Child Custody And Visitation

We, attorneys Brent and Piper Morgan of The Morgan Law Office, offer a combined 40 years of experience in family law. We are Texas natives, and we’re well-versed in the state’s family laws. Our familiarity with the system means we know how the courts handle child custody and visitation cases. We’ll use our knowledge to fight for your rights as a parent and to ensure your child gets the best possible treatment.

Contact Us Today For Your Family Law Needs

The Morgan Law Office is based in Midland, but we also handle family law cases in surrounding counties. Call us today at 432-307-6507 or reach out to us through email for an initial consultation.