Houston Child Custody Attorneys

Establishing Child Custody and Visitation Arrangements

To say that divorce can be disruptive is a huge understatement when it comes to children. Helping a client to manage the impact of the divorce on his or her child can be one of the most important roles that a family law attorney can fulfill.

At the Houston, Texas, law firm of Myres & Associates, PLLC, our goal in handling child custody and visitation disputes is to obtain appropriate and secure resolution of child-related disputes so that the children in question can settle into a positive — and stable — routine as quickly as possible.

If parents are willing to negotiate, Texas judges are willing to listen. A court will almost always accept a child custody and parenting plan that the parents have arranged and agreed to if the court is shown that the plan is in the best interest of the child. Parents, even in the midst of a hotly contested divorce, can choose to craft a parenting plan that continues the family's traditions into the future for their children.

Child Custody Disputes: Big-Picture Strategizing

In cases where a custody and visitation conflict has dissolved into a no-holds-barred custody fight, our attorneys provide calm and confident guidance in terms of long-term strategy and tenacious problem solving.

Is your spouse preventing you from having contact with your children ? We have the resources to take immediate action.

At the same time, we engage in long-term strategizing to design a litigation plan that has the best chance of success. Based on years of experience, we advise our clients about probable results in their case — and plan accordingly.

Family circumstances that result in parental alienation are particularly troubling. Our attorneys have experience in addressing the complex family dynamics when parental alienation is occurring or suspected.

Mental Health Issues and Your Child Custody Agreement

Mental health, chemical dependency, and addiction are critical issues that come into play in the majority of custody cases handled by our law firm. While many cases involve a parent with alcohol or drug addiction, or mental illness such as bipolar disorder, many other child custody cases involve children with complex needs due to depression, autism, Asperger's syndrome, oppositional defiance, bipolar disorder, drug or alcohol problems, or other delicate issues.

Our extensive experience in handling divorce and child custody cases involving these mental health and addiction issues makes us an asset through the legal process. We take special planning measures to ensure additional strain is not added to what the family is already dealing with during this difficult time.

Child Custody Modifications

Child custody and visitation modifications are another important aspect of family law. Relocations/move-aways and changed circumstances are common reasons to petition the court for a custody modification. Mental health issues and addictions may also prompt a desire to seek a custody modification. It is crucial to modify a child custody or visitation order properly through the court. Our child custody attorneys can assist you with modifications for any of the above reasons and are skilled at handling complex child custody modification issues.

Contact Our Texas Custody and Visitation Lawyers

We welcome you to contact us to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our Houston child custody lawyers. Call 713.581.8167 or toll-free 866.506.1221 or send us an e-mail.