Child Custody

How Mental Health Diagnoses Affect Custody Cases in Texas

How Mental Health Diagnoses Affect Custody Cases in Texas

Mental health concerns can become a key issue in Texas child custody cases, especially when they affect a parent's ability to care for their child. Courts in Texas do not automatically deny custody based on a diagnosis. Instead, they consider whether a parent's mental...

Understanding Blended Family Custody and Support in Texas

Understanding Blended Family Custody and Support in Texas

Navigating custody and support arrangements in a blended family can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, especially after a divorce. With the addition of new spouses, stepchildren, and half-siblings, managing custody and support in Texas requires careful...

A Comprehensive Guide to Adopting a Sibling in Texas

A Comprehensive Guide to Adopting a Sibling in Texas

Maintaining sibling bonds is essential for children's well-being, particularly those navigating changes within their family structure or the Texas child welfare system. When siblings cannot remain with their birth parents, adoption offers a path to legal permanency...

Do I Need a Lawyer for Custody Court?

Do I Need a Lawyer for Custody Court?

If you and the other parent can't amicably agree on a custody arrangement that is in your child's best interests and works for both of you, the court will have to decide on one that is in the child's best interests. Legal representation can often be expensive, and...

Brandon’s Story – The Consultation: Episode 060

Brandon Borchardt hadn't seen his kids in two years. The Jimenez Law Firm fought an uphill battle and won him primary custody of his children against all odds! Hear Brandon's story in his own words, and hear his...

What Does Joint Custody Mean in Texas?

What Does Joint Custody Mean in Texas?

Forms of Child Custody in Texas In Texas, child custody means something different than it does in other states. Texas law makes a distinction between legal custody and physical custody. Conservatorship: This is considered legal custody and means a person has the right...

What Happens in Child Custody Court in Texas?

What Happens in Child Custody Court in Texas?

In Texas, custody case hearings are held in child custody court, where both parents present their case before a judge. Family law judges make custody decisions based on the testimony and evidence provided by each parent and issue any orders relevant to your child...

The Consultation: Episode 049: Holiday Possession 2023

The holidays are here - who gets the kiddos for which holiday? How long do they get them for? What wiggle room do you have? Christina Jimenez and Joshua Floyd of The Jimenez Law Firm break down Texas' Standard...

What Can Be Used Against You in A Custody Battle?

What Can Be Used Against You in A Custody Battle?

Many different things can be used against a parent in a custody battle. It's crucial to understand what factors may be used against you and how you can conduct yourself to limit potential damage to your custody case. With a skilled family law attorney by your side,...