Keeping The Focus on Your Children
A very recent change in Texas law places the focus in child custody agreements where it belongs: on the time parents spend with their children rather than on labels such as which parent is named the "primary managing conservator." Kimberly D. Levi, a family law attorney in Houston, Texas, anticipates that this change in the law will keep the focus on the children, not on paper labels, the attainment of which serves mainly to increase legal fees.
Child custody is often called conservatorship in Texas. Courts favor joint conservatorship except in cases involving family violence or drug or alcohol abuse. However, until recently, parenting plans were required to name one parent as the primary conservator who would have the exclusive right to establish the primary residence of the child. To many, the parent who was named the "primary conservator" had "won" the custody battle. Such a label is no longer a requirement in Texas. Instead, parents can focus on the amount of time they spend with children.
Moving Away From Custody and Visitation Labels
Since courts are no longer required to pick one parent as "primary", the door has been opened for creative visitation schedules that fit the needs of each individual family. Helping families create workable and sustainable parenting plans is one of the main reasons Kimberly D. Levi practices family law. Children win when their parents can find solutions that are mutually acceptable and beneficial.
If, however, such a mutually acceptable solution cannot be reached or your case involves more challenging issues that require court intervention, Ms. Levi will utilize her ample 15 years of courtroom experience to ensure that your and your children's needs are met. Obviously, the security of the physical and mental health of your children is paramount in any case analysis. If necessary, expert psychologists or other mental health experts can be utilized in presenting the case for your children to the court. At the Law Office of Kimberly D. Levi, you will be armed at every turn with the accurate information you need in order to make the decisions necessary to protect your children.
Schedule a Lawyer Consultation
To discuss your concerns regarding your children with attorney Kimberly D. Levi, please call 888-324-6330 or fill out the contact form on this site. Ms. Levi has more than 15 years of experience assisting families in finding sustainable solutions for the family in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding areas.
