Houston Child Custody Lawyer

Conservatorship is the legal term for what is commonly referred to as child custody. That is, conservatorship is the term for the parental rights and duties exercised by the party or parties who have custody of a child or children. If you are thinking about getting divorced, determining conservatorship, or child custody, it can be a very contentious matter.

If you are trying to settle child custody during your Texas divorce, you need a child custody attorney. At The Gilmet Law Firm, we take conservatorship and parental responsibilities very seriously, and we are dedicated to helping our clients with all their child custody needs. To get a free case evaluation, you can call us at 713-840-0823 or contact us online.

About Child Custody in Texas

When conservatorship is agreed to or determined by the courts, there are a few options:

• Joint managing conservatorship: in joint managing conservatorship, the rights and duties of the parents are split between two parties, usually the parents. One party will have primary possession of the child, which is what is commonly understood as having custody. In some cases, the right to make certain decisions will be awarded to one party exclusively, but this arrangement will still be known as joint managing conservatorship. In Texas, the presumption exists that this arrangement is in the best interest of the child, but this can be rebutted in court. For example, a showing of family violence removes this presumption.


• Sole managing conservatorship: if one party successfully rebuts the presumption that joint managing conservatorship is in the best interest of the child, the court will award one party sole managing conservatorship. In this case, the managing conservator has the exclusive right to establish the child's primary residence, the right to consent to medical procedures on behalf of the child, the right to make decisions concerning the child's education, and other rights.

Child Possession and Access

Child visitation is more properly referred to as possession and access. There are standard guidelines for possession and access under Texas law, and they may apply to your case. However, the standard guidelines do not apply in all cases and may not be best for the child and other parties. At The Gilmet Law Firm, we can work with you, your spouse, and your spouse's attorney to come up with a visitation agreement that is in the child's best interest and benefits the participating parties.

Find a Child Custody Attorney in Houston

At The Gilmet Law Firm, we feel that mediation and compromise are often the best way to reach agreements and settlements during the Texas divorce process and/or child custody battle. Reaching an agreement and not allowing the judge or a jury to make the decision keeps you in charge of the outcome and can save you considerable money in litigation costs. Moreover, having the ability to reach an agreement often sets the future relationship of the parties on a positive path. The attorneys at the Gilmet Law Firm can help you ensure that the agreement that is reached is one that will be approved by the Court.

Ideally, parents should be able to work out an appropriate custody arrangement, however, The Gilmet Law Firm understands that this may not always be an option. In situations where the parties are unable to reach an agreement in the best interest of the child, we are prepared to passionately represent you and the your child's best interest in all proceedings. Our Texas family lawyer Yexenia Gilmet will work vigorously with you to help ensure that your position, concerns and desires are properly represented.

Going through a divorce can be very difficult. We offer caring, concerned representation to all of our clients. We want to help you get through this difficult time in your life, and we want to help you with child custody and visitation. If you need a child custody attorney in Houston, The Gilmet Law Firm can represent you. To get a free case evaluation from our firm, call us today at 713-840-0823 or contact us online.