RESULTS: Texas Child Custody Case: How a Father Prevented Relocation
When a parent’s relationship ends, fear for your children’s future can set in fast. That’s exactly what happened to our client – a devoted father of two young children – when his relationship ended and their mother suddenly announced she was moving back to Oregon and taking the kids with her.
The children had been living in Texas for months, and Dad’s entire life was here. Faced with the possibility of being forced to leave Texas or lose meaningful time with his children, he came to us overwhelmed, scared, and unsure of his rights. Like many unmarried fathers, he worried the system would automatically side with the mother. He was also concerned about child support obligations and knew his past struggles – like a recent battle with alcohol – could be used against him.
We immediately stepped in to protect his parental rights.
Our firm moved quickly, filing a child custody case and securing temporary court orders that prevented the mother from relocating the children out of Texas while the case was pending. This was a critical step in preserving Dad’s relationship with his kids.
At trial, the mother hired an experienced attorney and argued that moving the children to Oregon was in their best interest. We presented clear evidence showing that Texas had proper jurisdiction over the case, that both parents had challenges to overcome, and – most importantly – that the children thrived with both parents actively involved in their lives.
The result was a major victory for our client:
- No child support ordered
- A true 50/50 custody schedule
- The children remained in Texas
This case is proof that Texas child custody law does not automatically favor mothers. Courts focus on the best interests of the child, and with the right family law attorney, fathers can – and do – win fair custody outcomes.
If you’re facing a child custody dispute, worried about relocation, or afraid of losing time with your children, you don’t have to face it alone. An experienced Texas child custody lawyer like Matt Zimmerman can protect your rights and fight for the parenting plan your family deserves.
About The Attorney
Matt Zimmerman’s passion for the law has led him to develop a broad-based practice that touches on almost every area of law that affects individuals in their everyday lives. Matt’s practice areas focuses primarily on Family Law, Probate, Guardianship, Civil Law, Personal Injury, and Contract Litigation.
Disclaimer
Attorney Matt Zimmerman works tirelessly to achieve the greatest possible results for each of our clients and their families. This selection of a child custody case is one of his many successful results, settlements, and verdicts. Every case and client is unique and depends upon the individual facts and circumstances of each case. Clients may or may not obtain the same or similar results in each case.
