Comal County Child Custody Lawyers
Supporting Families Throughout Comal County, Texas
We at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, are honored to assist Comal County families dealing with child custody issues. Our staff is committed to upholding your parental rights while putting your child’s best interests first, regardless of whether custody is the result of a divorce, separation, or other family law issue.
Comal County’s child custody procedures adhere to the Texas Family Code. When deciding on custody arrangements, courts consider a number of important factors, such as:
- The child’s emotional and physical requirements
- The capacity of each parent to create a secure and stable environment
- The quality of each parent-child relationship
- Any past incidents of neglect or abuse
In Comal County, custody agreements can take many different forms, such as:
- Sole Managing Conservatorship – One parent holds primary decision-making authority
- Joint Managing Conservatorship – Both parents share duties and decision-making
- Possession and Access Schedules – Describe the times that each parent spends with the child.
Parents can draft a parenting plan that specifies custody terms if they can come to an agreement. If not, the court will step in and make a decision that is in the best interests of the child.
International Custody and the Hague Convention
Some families in Comal County deal with more complicated international issues, but many custody cases stay within Texas‘ boundaries. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction may be applicable in these situations. Children who are wrongfully taken or held across international borders are protected by this treaty.
The following are important tenets of the Hague Convention:
- Ensuring the international respect of current custody rights
- Enforcing the timely return of children who have been wrongfully abducted or detained abroad
- Encouraging international collaboration to settle cross-border custody disputes
A removal may be considered wrongful if:
- It is against the child’s home country or state’s law to violate their custodial rights.
- Without the consent of a parent with joint decision-making authority or legal custody, the child was taken.
It is imperative that you take prompt action and consult with a legal team knowledgeable in Hague Convention matters if you are embroiled in an international custody dispute.
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Schedule a Consultation With a Comal County Custody Attorney
Child custody disputes are extremely private and intricate legally. We at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC are pleased to assist families in New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, and the neighboring communities in Comal County. Our lawyers are committed to defending your parental rights and assisting you in securing a stable future for your child, regardless of whether your case is domestic or involves international issues.
If you would like to arrange your free consultation and talk with a knowledgeable Comal County child custody attorney, please call us at 430-300-3167.
