Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
My daughter is about to go through a divorce. She has two kids. She is telling me that the latest thing with child custody is splitting the time with the kids equally with her ex-husband. By this I mean (1) week with him and (1) week with her. I don't think that's a good idea at all. The kids need stability in their lives and bouncing them around from one place to another just seems crazy to me.
They live in Texas.
Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
The week on/week off setup is a TERRIBLE idea. It was dreamed up (I suspect) by men who didn't want to pay child support.
And it's not the "latest thing."
A child needs a home - one home. That's where he receives his mail; that's the home phone number he gives out. That's the school district he resides in.
I am a board certified specialist in the field of family law, practicing in the general Houston area. I would be glad to speak with your daughter and advise her as to the proper steps to take. Most judges will not approve of splitting the children's time between homes because it provides no stability for them. If you or your daughter are interested in speaking with me, please contact me directly.
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