Texas Child Custody Attorney

At the Law Offices of Pamela S. Thompson, we know that child custody and visitation schedule decisions are some of the most important aspects of divorce for individuals with children. There are a number of factors the court takes into consideration when determining custody. One of the most important factors is which parent is the primary care giver. The other factors that will be considered are the preference of the child, the stability of the parent, work schedules, education and employment background. In applying for custody, it's important to document the level of your involvement with your children and why you can provide the best environment for them. If you need to move out of state or need to modify your existing child custody or visitation arrangement, we can help you file a post-divorce modification as well. At the Law Offices of Pamela S. Thompson, attorney Pamela S. Thompson has practiced family law in Texas for more than 13 years and has a thorough knowledge of Texas and military divorce and family law.

If child custody and visitation will be part of your divorce, hire an attorney who will keep your children's best interests at the heart of legal representation. Contact the child custody lawyer's Offices of Pamela S. Thompson.

Working through differences in Child Custody and Visitation Cases

Whenever possible, we encourage our clients to work for a mediated settlement based on what is truly best for the children. If you and your ex-spouse are on relatively good terms, mediation can save both time and money while allowing you to reach custody and visitation terms that are agreeable to all the parties involved. We are supporters of the Texas collaborative family law system. However, we know that reasonable settlements cannot always be reached without going to court and we are not afraid to do so. We use all of our experience to provide personalized, responsive representation that truly does make a positive difference in the lives of your children

In determining how parental responsibilities are to be shared, a couple must determine:

• Primary and secondary residence of the children
• Whether rotating custody is appropriate
• What the visitation schedule will be
• The needs of the child
• The contact and access schedule

For more specific information about child custody and visitation legal issues, visit our Texas Family Law Practice Information Center on this Web site.

To learn more about our family law representation, contact the Texas family law attorney's Offices of Pamela S. Thompson for a no-cost initial consultation.