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Texas Child Custody Lawyer for Fathers

As a father, you have been involved in your child’s life, and you should expect that to continue after a divorce or other changes in child custody arrangements. Laws have changed, and fathers are recognized to have more rights than they may have had in the past in these situations. However, it is sometimes necessary to have a legal advocate on your side to ensure that your rights as a father are respected and enforced as custody agreements are developed.

We will help you keep your close relationships with your children. Today, mothers are not automatically awarded custody of children during divorce proceedings. Even if you never married your child’s mother, you still have custody rights as a father. Different situations require different solutions for child custody, and sometimes, that includes fighting for greater custody rights for fathers. The Ramage Law Group is here to help you understand your rights as a father and protect your children’s best interests.

Fathers' Custody Issues in Texas

Children benefit from having both parents involved in their lives. During a divorce or the end of an unmarried relationship with children involved, the parties must come to an agreement on child custody. The parents can work together on an agreement, but it is ultimately best to have a formal court order in place.

Under Texas law, the court determines child custody based on what the best situation is for the child. This decision is not based on the gender of the caretaker, and the law acknowledges the importance of having both parents involved in the raising of a child, even in sometimes trying circumstances. Often, the decision results in a joint custody agreement. Under a typical joint custody agreement, both parents share decision-making about important issues, including their children’s education and medical treatment. Each case is unique and should incorporate the circumstances of the children and the parents involved.

Fathers Facing Complex Cases or Changes to Custody Agreements

In more complex cases or in situations where circumstances have changed after a court order was issued, having an attorney can be beneficial to a father as they seek to retain or change the custody situation. The Ramage Law Group can assist fathers in cases where it is in the best interests of the child or children that the father have sole custody. These cases may be high-conflict custody cases with complicated and emotional issues to tackle, and we can be your ally.

If there have been changes to the circumstances of the other parent or the children after the initial custody agreement, we can help fathers in a custody modification case. Possible grounds for changing an agreement may include:

While developing a custody agreement after a divorce or end of a relationship or changing an existing custody agreement, we will represent your interests as a father and help you reach the outcome that will best provide for your children’s needs. If you are a father who was already an involved parent, a divorce does not need to change your relationship with your children. Sharon Ramage is an adoptive parent and a former social worker who will put her personal and professional experience to work for you.

Contact our Texas Child Custody Attorneys Today

If you are a father struggling with custody issues, or if you need help with other types of family law matters, we work on a fixed monthly cost so billing is one less thing on your plate. Call The Ramage Law Group at 972-562-9890 or reach us using our online form. We serve fathers throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area, including Celina, Prosper, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Allen, Denton, and Dallas, as well as clients across Collin, Denton, Dallas, and Tarrant counties.

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Claudia is more than just an attorney she is a SUPERWOMAN in law and a true fighter with the heart of a protector. She is humble, kind, and understanding, yet fierce in the courtroom. She made sure I understood my rights and options every step of the way and even in the middle of all the stress and heartache, her funny sense of humor made me laugh when I thought I couldn’t anymore. Sitting beside her in court, I felt a peace and confidence I never thought I’d feel during such a painful time, because I knew she was fighting as if it were her own family on the line.

I will forever recommend Claudia Brice and the Ramage Law Group to anyone facing a family battle. Claudia, thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Ms. Thomas, Attorney at Law, and the entire Ramage team ,for their outstanding representation of my daughter’s interests. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication were instrumental in the successful resolution of our case.
From our very first meeting, I was impressed by their attentive listening and thoughtful understanding of the complex issues involved. Their wise counsel brought me peace of mind throughout the process, and their ongoing support and availability made a difficult time much easier.
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Noteworthy is Crystal the Client intake coordinator, who is very polite, responsive and supportive. This is a team who I believe would have your back from start to finish and make sure you are informed of every document, response, hearing, option or challenge especially in a timely manner and make sure that they are advocating and fighting for your rights every step of they way.
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