Texas Child Custody Lawyers
Let Us Help You Find the Best Texas Custody Lawyers for Your Family’s Future
When you’re going through a divorce as a parent, protecting your children’s best interests is your top priority. You’re not alone; it’s one of our top priorities at GBA Family Law as well. We understand how important it is to shield your children from the emotional impact of divorce, and we will work hard to put their well-being first. Contact our team of Texas custody lawyers serving Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Granbury, Midland, Plano, or San Antonio today to discuss your case with an experienced custody attorney.
Centering Your Family’s Needs Every Step of the Way
Most parents know that maintaining a healthy, supportive relationship with both parents is essential for a child’s self-esteem and emotional development. However, divorce and family law disputes can cause emotions like stress and frustration to overshadow these goals.
Working with a skilled child custody lawyer from GBA Family Law can help you manage the process calmly and effectively. Our Texas custody lawyers provide strong legal counsel and compassionate guidance to minimize stress and help you stay focused on what matters most—your child’s well-being.
We are committed to delivering sound legal advice in even the most contentious situations. Our custody attorneys in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Granbury, Midland, Plano, and San Antonio are dedicated to resolving disputes with as little litigation as possible, always keeping your child’s best interests at the center of the process.
How Is Child Custody Determined in Texas?
The process for determining custody varies based on whether or not a divorce is involved, and, if so, on whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. In cases where parents are not married and no divorce is involved, a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR) must be filed.
Whether your situation involves divorce or not, an experienced Texas custody lawyer from Goranson Bain Ausley will help guide you through the process. Our attorneys will assist you in gathering the necessary documents such as medical, employment, and financial records to strengthen your case.
Child custody cases are designed to serve the best interests of the children involved. A thoughtful parenting plan can help facilitate smoother co-parenting and minimize future conflicts. Our experienced custody attorneys in Dallas, Austin, and across Texas will help you with:
What Is Standard Child Custody in Texas?
Currently, Texas Family Code sets a standard possession order as follows:
- Non-custodial parents residing within 100 miles of their children are entitled to possession on Thursday evenings during the school year, on the first, third, and fifth weekends of each month, during alternating holidays, and for an extended period of up to 30 days during summer vacation.
- If non-custodial parents live more than 100 miles apart, the summer break may be extended to 42 days, a spring break may be added, the weekend schedule may be limited to one weekend per month, and midweek visits may be canceled.
If child safety is a concern, the court may order supervised visits overseen by a family member or a third party. Your Texas custody lawyer from GBA Family Law will advocate to ensure your child’s safety and well-being.
2026 Standard Possession Calendar
Each Texas custody lawyer at GBA Family Law strives to provide clients with resources that support them through the legal process. Download our 2026 Standard Possession Schedule Calendar to help plan your family’s schedule.
Get Divorce Help From a Respected Texas Custody Attorney
If you’re at the beginning of the divorce process, it’s normal to have a lot of questions and even some anxiety about what the future looks like for you and for your family, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our dedicated team of divorce and custody attorneys is here to help. We understand you want the best custody lawyer in Texas by your side to make this process as smooth as possible.
Whether you live in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Granbury, Midland, San Antonio, or Plano, an experienced child custody lawyer from GBA Family Law will provide the counsel and support you need to move forward with confidence.
Trusted and Experienced Child Custody Lawyers in Texas
At Goranson Bain Ausley, we recognize that child custody decisions are some of the most emotionally charged decisions that you will make during a divorce. Our attorneys in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Granbury, Midland, Plano, and San Antonio provide honest advice and solution-oriented guidance designed to achieve the best possible outcome for your family.
Contact one of our Texas custody lawyers today to begin your journey toward resolution and peace of mind.
Awards & Credentials
- Thomas P. Goranson 1997
- Thomas L. Ausley 1997
- Diana S. Friedman 1998
- Thomas A. Greenwald 2003
- Kathryn J. Murphy 2004
- Eric Robertson 2007
- Kelly Ausley-Flores 2009
- Cindy V. Tisdale 2010
- Kristal Thomson 2014
- Aimee Pingenot Key 2015
- Kristen A. Algert 2017
- P. Lindley Bain 2020
- Ryan R. Bauerle 2022
- Lindsey Obenhaus 2023
- Charla Davies 2024
- John J. Kappel 2024
- Angeline Lindley Bain 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2009 2008
- Hayley Collins Blair 2021 2018
- Kevin Davidson 2025
- Jeff Domen 2025
- Esther R. Donald 2025
- Diana S. Friedman 2017 2016 2015 2013
- Thomas P. Goranson 2011 2009 2008
- Thomas A. Greenwald 2022 2018 2012 2011 2009 2008
- Aimee Pingenot Key 2025 2024 2020 2019 2017
- Beth E. Maultsby 2010
- Kathryn J. Murphy 2024 2023 2020 2019 2018 2017 2010 2009 2008
- Lindsey Obenhaus 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021
- Katie Flowers Samler 2020 2019 2018
- Thomas L. Ausley 1980
- Gary L. Nickelson 1984
- Kathryn J. Murphy 1995
- Diana S. Friedman 1996
- Kristen A. Algert 1997
- Thomas A. Greenwald 1997
- Eric Robertson 1997
- Kelly Ausley-Flores 2000
- Curtis W. Harrison 2002
- Cindy V. Tisdale 2003
- Jeff Shore 2006
- Clint Westhoff 2006
- Jeff Domen 2009
- Kristal Thomson 2009
- Angel J. Berbarie 2010
- P. Lindley Bain 2012
- Aimee Pingenot Key 2012
- Kevin Davidson 2017
- Charla Davies 2017
- Rob Frazer 2018
- Ryan R. Bauerle 2018
- Hayley Collins Blair 2019
- Lindsey Obenhaus 2019
- Katie Flowers Samler 2019
- Jonathan James 2020
- John J. Kappel 2020
- Chris Nickelson 2021
- Chandler Rice Winslow 2023
- Kristiana Butler 2024
- Cassidy Pearson 2024
- Angelica Rolong Cormier 2024
- Mona Hosseiny Tovar 2026
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