child custody Archives - The Whitley Law Firm, P.C. https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/tag/child-custody/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:39:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/wp-content/uploads/whitley-law-firm-san-antonio-50x50.jpg child custody Archives - The Whitley Law Firm, P.C. https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/tag/child-custody/ 32 32 Navigating the Holidays After Divorce: San Antonio Family Law Advice https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/navigating-holidays-after-divorce-san-antonio/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:34:59 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=15362 The holidays are meant to be a season of joy and connection, but for divorced or separated parents, they can also bring new challenges. Between coordinating schedules, managing emotions, and ensuring your children feel loved and secure, the holiday season can quickly become overwhelming without a plan.

At Whitley Law Firm, we understand how emotional this time can be. Our San Antonio family law attorneys have helped countless parents create workable, child-centered holiday arrangements that minimize stress and put family first. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the holidays after divorce with clarity and confidence.

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]]> LGBTQ+ Divorce in Texas: Unique Considerations and Legal Rights https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/lgbtq-divorce-texas-rights-custody/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:08:00 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=15346 Divorce is never easy, and for LGBTQ+ couples in Texas, there are additional considerations that can make the process more complex. While the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015 legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the legal history of your relationship can still play a role in property division, custody arrangements, and other aspects of divorce.

If you’re navigating a same-sex divorce in Texas, understanding your rights, and having an experienced attorney by your side, can make all the difference. Here’s what you need to know about LGBTIQ+ divorce in Texas.

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]]> Co-Parenting Tips for a Smooth School Year in Bexar County https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/co-parenting-tips-bexar-county-school-year/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=15329 Back-to-school season is an exciting, but often stressful, time for families, especially for divorced or separated parents. As routines settle, tensions can rise, and children may feel the impact of transitions between households. For co-parents in Bexar County, a little planning, clear communication, and cooperation can make a world of difference.

We understand how challenging it can be to navigate school-related responsibilities while prioritizing your child’s emotional well-being. This article provides practical co-parenting tips for ensuring a smooth school year.

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]]> How San Antonio Courts Decide Child Custody: Key Factors Explained https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/san-antonio-child-custody-key-factors/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:05:55 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=15322 How San Antonio Courts Decide Child Custody: Key Factors Explained Navigating child custody decisions can be overwhelming, especially with the school year kicking in and routines shifting. In San Antonio, Texas, the courts focus on one guiding principle above all else: the best interest of the child. Understanding the factors that judges consider can help...

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]]> Back-to-School and Custody Agreements: What You Should Know https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/back-to-school-and-custody-agreements-what-you-should-know/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:00:36 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=15305 The back-to-school season can be exciting for kids, but stressful for co-parents. From choosing schools to coordinating pickups, this time of year often brings up custody-related conflicts that may not have seemed urgent over the summer. Whether you’re newly separated or years into a parenting plan, it’s important to understand how your custody agreement affects...

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]]> How to Navigate Child Custody During Summer Break in Texas: A Practical Guide for Parents https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/how-to-navigate-child-custody-during-summer-break-in-texas-a-practical-guide-for-parents/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:24:00 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=15302 Summer break is meant to be a time for kids to relax and make memories, but for separated or divorced parents, it can also bring up a lot of questions, conflicts, and confusion around custody and visitation. At The Whitley Law Firm, we hear from many parents each summer trying to make sense of their...

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]]> How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody: Here are Your Rights in Texas https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/how-domestic-violence-affects-child-custody-here-are-your-rights-in-texas/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:36:44 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=14927 Typically, a judge will decide custody based on the best interests of the child. Factors like physical and emotional needs, safety, stability of home, cooperation between parents, parenting skills, etc., all help a judge determine what type of custody parents get over their child during a divorce. But what happens when domestic violence occurs? Any...

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]]> What to Expect When Going to Family Court in Texas https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/what-to-expect-when-going-to-family-court-in-texas/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 02:36:05 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=14751 Whether it be child custody or divorce, chances are you’ll have questions about what family court is like. If you’ve never been to court before, it’s natural to have questions about what to wear or what to expect if you find yourself in this position. In Texas, a good portion of family law cases get...

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]]> Family Law and Parents Return to School Handling During COVID-19 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/family-law-and-parents-return-to-school-handling-during-covid-19/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:06:13 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=13637 With the start of school just a couple of weeks away in Texas, parents are left needing to make a decision on how their children’s return to school will be handled. With the presence of coronavirus still very much active, parents may find themselves in disagreement with one another on this issue. To help, we’re...

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]]> When Divorced, Which Parent Decides if Kids Return to School Amid COVID-19? https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/when-divorced-which-parent-decides-if-kids-return-to-school-amid-covid-19/ Sun, 12 Jul 2020 22:53:21 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=13611 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced that parents will have the choice of sending their children back to school or not this year in their Comprehensive Guidelines for a Safe Return to On-Campus Instruction for the 2020-21 School Year. This comes at a time just weeks before the new school year is set to...

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