Custody & Visitation Attorney in Odessa, Texas
When you face child custody or visitation disputes, having a seasoned attorney by your side will improve your chances of securing custody of your children. Our goal is to provide legal advice and help parents protect their relationships with their children.
At Robles Family Law Firm, we provide comprehensive custody & visitation representation for families throughout Odessa, Midland, Andrews, and the Permian Basin. With over 15 years of experience in Texas family law, our attorneys understand the complexities of custody & visitation cases and are committed to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Child Custody Arrangements in Texas
Texas uses the term "conservatorship" rather than custody. Our experienced child custody attorneys in Odessa help parents understand and navigate these different conservatorship arrangements:
Why Choose Robles Family Law for Your Custody & Visitation Case?
When you're facing a custody & visitation matter, choosing the right attorney can make all the difference. Here's why families throughout Odessa, Midland, and West Texas trust Robles Family Law:
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Custody & Visitation FAQs - Odessa, Texas
Common questions about custody & visitation in Texas answered by our experienced attorneys.
How is child custody decided in Texas?
By the best interest of the child (Family Code §153.002), applied through the Holley factors: each parent's caregiving history, stability, plans for the child, any danger, and — from age 12 — the child's own wishes. Texas presumes joint managing conservatorship unless family violence or other evidence rebuts it.
What is the Standard Possession Order?
The default Texas visitation schedule: 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends, Thursday evenings during school, alternating holidays, and 30 days in summer. An expanded SPO adds overnights and reaches roughly 45% of the year; true 50/50 schedules can be agreed or ordered when appropriate.
Do mothers automatically get custody in Texas?
No. Texas Family Code §153.003 forbids gender preference. Fathers who document their caregiving — school involvement, medical appointments, stable homes — win primary custody in Ector and Midland County courts regularly.
Can my child choose which parent to live with?
Not outright, but from age 12 the judge must interview the child in chambers on request (§153.009). The preference is weighed with the reasons behind it — it influences, but never controls, the outcome.
Can a custody order be changed later?
Yes — by showing a material and substantial change in circumstances since the last order (Chapter 156): relocations, new work schedules, remarriage, safety concerns. Within one year of the order, stricter requirements apply.
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