Child Custody Attorneys in Angleton
Helping You Preserve Your Relationship With Your Child In Texas
If you are a parent who is considering divorce or is involved in the divorce process, it is very likely that child custody and child support determinations are important to you. You can trust that your future and your children’s futures will be in good hands at Jeff Gilbert Law Office.
Call (979) 304-2160 today to learn your rights from our Brazoria County child custody lawyers.
Protecting The Rights Of Texas Children
Family attorney Jeff Gilbert provides attentive and experienced legal help as they guide you through child custody issues. Whether you and the other parent agree on custody arrangements or are involved in a custody battle, our law firm can give your case the attention and care you – and your children – deserve.
How Do The Texas Family Courts Determine Custody And Visitation?
The courts make decisions based on a standard called “the best interests of the child.” The court or the parents must make decisions for the various types of custody, which include both legal and physical custody.
- Legal Custody: Legal custody refers to religion, education, health care and other factors included in making decisions about how the children are raised.
- Physical Custody: Physical custody refers to where the children will live. The children live with the primary custodial parent and the noncustodial parent has visitation.
While a court will generally order joint custody, in some situations it may be in the best interests of the children for one parent to have sole custody. Our law firm understands each family is different, and we adjust our strategies accordingly. In every custody dispute, we consistently work for the most favorable possible outcome for you and your children.
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Words can not provide the amount of appreciation I have for Mr. Gilbert. I could not asked for a better outcome. Their representation was priceless. So grateful for the professionalism and assistance.- Former Client
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Jeff has vast experience in multiple areas of the justice system, as a prosecutor and judge, in addition to being a defense attorney. He is respected by his peers, and it clearly shows.- Keno O.
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Jeff Gilbert and their team has been incredibly amazing! Jeff himself has gone out of his way with every meeting to give me the best results and service. Everyone is so sweet and caring.
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Jeff Gilbert has represented me twice, and, both times, I had positive results. They were very helpful and always communicated well with me and my family.- Former Client
Grandparent Custody And Visitation Rights
Having a strong relationship between the generations is a blessing that many parents encourage between their children and their parents. When those relationships are strained because of divorce or other circumstances, it may be difficult for grandparents to gain access to their grandchildren.
The law in Texas gives grandparents who have had custody or primary care of their grandchildren the right to ask a court to order custody or visitation. A grandparent can also ask for temporary custody in cases where a child is in immediate danger or threatened with emotional or physical harm.
In situations where grandparents are seeking custody or visitation with their grandchild, it is important to be represented by an attorney who understands the legal standards. These are not easy cases, but we are ready to help find a solution to your situation.