Child Custody
Fort Worth, Texas Child Custody Lawyer
Are you a parent who is involved in a divorce or about to embark on the divorce process? If so, it is likely that you have many concerns regarding the custody of your children. At The Carroll Law Firm, P.C., we seek reasonable solutions to child custody and visitation agreements. Whether obtained through mediation, negotiations or at trial if necessary, we obtain parenting plans that truly meet the best interests of your children.
Talk to an attorney about your concerns with child custody. Call our firm at 817-422-5390 or toll free at 888-866-5934 to schedule your free initial consultation. You may also contact us online and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.
Understanding Physical Custody and Legal Custody
Our firm knows that you have many questions regarding the types of custody and visitation schedules. Physical custody refers to where the children live. Legal custody refers to decisions that are made for the children's education, health care, religious upbringing, extracurricular activities and other concerns. It is common for one parent to be awarded primary physical custody, for parents to share legal custody and for one parent to have visitation rights. Our firm also handles visitation rights when grandparents are involved.
Factors that are relevant to assigning custody can include the following:
- Employment
- Mental and emotional stability
- Location
- History of care
- Degree of relation
- Home facilities
Experienced attorney Nicole Carroll advocates for custody arrangements that best protect the interests of your children. As with all divorce issues, she strives to reach agreements in mediation or negotiation. As an accomplished trial lawyer, Nicole Carroll proceeds toward trial when in her client's best interest.
Can child custody be modified?
Changes can be made to child custody and visitation agreements. Modifications can be requested when there has been a substantial change in material condition. For example, one parent may remarry and seek to address issues as summer vacations, holidays, or overnight stays. Or, a teenager may want to live with the same-sex parent. Each situation is different and is assessed accordingly. We represent people who are proposing and contesting changes.
Contact The Carroll Law Firm, P.C., Today
The Carroll Law Firm looks forward to helping with your child custody needs. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation.
