Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Child Custody

My husband has a son and the mother is not taking care of him like she should. Do you have any advice as to what steps that we need to take in order to go to an attorney to try and get custody of him. The child is 2 years old.


Asked on 11/06/06, 4:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Child Custody

You will have to prove every shortcoming that you allege that she is not taking proper care of him. You will have to have witnesses to testify and documents to offer as proof. The court will have to find that it is in the child's best interest that the custody order be changed. If this is important to you, you should consult with an attorney in your area.

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Answered on 11/06/06, 5:32 pm
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: Child Custody

If the case was a Fort Bend or Harris County case, you can contact me at 713.847.6000 or email me at [email protected]

I give a free 10 minute consultation to see if I can help you.

The burden is on the non-custodial parent to prove that the current arrangement is not in the child's best interest.

The non-custodian parent will need proof - witnesses, doctor's statement, etc.

The witnesses must have PERSONAL knowledge - see, heard, smelled, tasted or felt the information they have -- heresay is NOT allowed.

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Answered on 11/07/06, 9:46 pm


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