Do Mothers Get Child Custody More Than Fathers?

Posted by Marci Martinez & filed under Blog.

There is a common misconception that Mothers generally have greater rights to child custody than Fathers do. This isn’t the case. This misconception is rooted in the fact that, historically, courts often assumed that a mother would act as the primary caretaker of her children while the Father primarily worked outside of the home and… Read more »

How Is Child Custody and Child Support Determined?

Posted by Marci Martinez & filed under Blog.

Issues of child custody and visitation (referred to under Texas law as conservatorship and possession) and child support are often contentious, but they do not need to be. At Martinez Legal, we assist parents in establishing their own agreements. If that is not possible, we will go to court to fight for our client’s rights…. Read more »

5 Things You Need to Know About Child Custody

Posted by Marci Martinez & filed under Blog.

Child custody is often the most sensitive issue in a divorce or family law case. A Denton County divorce lawyer can help you sort out the issues regarding child custody and help the divorce process go a lot smoother. Here are five things you should know: 1. Legal custody and physical custody are different. Legal… Read more »