The Rasansky Law Firm handles general family law in Texas, Oklahoma and throughout the United States. Our Family Law Lawyers handle cases such as Texas divorces and Texas child custody disputes.

If you need a lawyer for a family dispute, contact our lawyers for help with your case.

Child Custody

If you have a legal dispute over custody of your children in Texas, the Child Custody Lawyers at the Rasansky Law Firm Can Help. We will fight to be sure your rights as a parent or "Conservator" are fulfilled.

During fights over child custody in Texas, it is good to know some background on Texas Child Custody Laws.

Child Custody Laws In Texas

In Texas the presumption is that parents should have "joint custody", or officially, be "Joint Managing Conservators" of the children. Custody of the children is considered Conservatorship in Texas.

Texas Joint Custody Laws

Joint Custody, or Joint Managing Conservatorship, does not mean that each parent has the children half the time. Joint Custody does mean that the parents will share, allocate or apportion parental rights and duties. It usually also means the child's domicile (child's permanent residence) must be established in the final court orders.

In an "ideal situation", parents should work out appropriate custody arrangements. However, our lawyers realize that life is full of situations that are less than ideal, even under the best of circumstances. Add in the stress of separation and divorce, and child custody cases are rarely an "ideal situation".

When a legal battle over child custody is the only action, it is important you are represented by a law firm with child custody case experience.

Texas Joint Custody and Child Support

Joint Custody does not rule out child support being awarded to one parent in a Joint Custody Situation. One parent can be ordered to pay child support whether the children are in a joint custody or sole custody situation.

Texas Child Custody Lawyers

Our Child Custody Lawyers understand, and will help you make the best out of a bad situation. Protect your parental rights by contacting a law firm experienced in child custody cases today.

Divorce

If you are faced with divorce, the divorce lawyers at The Rasansky Law Firm are dedicated to helping you through this painful time. Unfortunately, sometimes divorces can be extremely difficult, especially when a difficult spouse is involved. Our divorce lawyers know when and how to take an aggressive approach in your divorce case.

Texas Divorce Laws

Divorce laws can vary by state. Texas divorce laws, for example, say that Texas is a no-fault state. This means that parties involved in the divorce can allege that the marriage is insupportable and can obtain a divorce without stating any additional additional grounds.

Texas is a No Fault Divorce State

Although Texas is a no-fault divorce state, fault based divorces are also recognized. Bases for divorce can include cruelty, adultery, and conviction of a felony. It is not necessary, however, to claim one of these fault based grounds to file a divorce in Texas. The divorce lawyers at The Rasansky Law Firm can help you file a no-fault divorce or a fault based divorce.

Texas Residency Requirements for Divorce

Texas law requires that at least one party of the divorce must have lived in Texas for at least six month prior to filing for a divorce and that the spouse that files the divorce must have been a resident of the county they reside in for at least 90 days prior to filing for divorce.

Divorce in Texas and Child Custody

Texas divorce law favors joint managing conservatorship. Usually, both parents continue to participate in the decision making and other important issues involving their children after a divorce. In most cases of divorce where child custody is an issue, the child or children will reside primarily with one parent but have significant visitation with the other parent. In a divorce, Texas courts often will accept parental agreements regarding the custody of their children.

Divorce Process in Texas

If you are filing for divorce, the divorce process begins when you file an Original Petition for Divorce. Depending on the circumstances of your divorce, this could be a rather lengthy petition. The petition must contain certain information and representations by the filing party, and can be difficult to file, so you should talk to an experienced divorce lawyer, like those at the Rasansky Law Firm, before filing your petition for divorce.

The original petition for divorce needs to be filed with the District Clerk. Next, a court is assigned to your divorce. Once your divorce papers are filed and assigned to a court, the original petition for divorce must be delivered to your spouse.

Texas Divorce Lawyers Here For You

For more information on how the divorce lawyers at the Rasansky Law Firm can help you through the difficult process of divorce, contact us immediately.