Common questions
Before your family-law consultation
How much is a consultation?
A family-law consultation is $125. It is an opportunity to discuss your facts, existing orders, immediate concerns, and possible next steps. Send the form to request scheduling; the firm will contact you to confirm availability and payment arrangements.
Can I modify my Texas custody order?
Possibly. The court must have a legal basis to modify the order, and the requested change must serve the child's best interest. A material and substantial change in circumstances is one common basis. Bring your current order and explain what has changed.
What can I do if the other parent is denying visitation?
Preserve the order, messages, and a record of each denied exchange, including dates, times, and locations. An attorney can review whether the order is enforceable and discuss remedies that may include enforcement or make-up possession. The available relief depends on the order and evidence.
Can I get 50/50 custody in Texas?
An equal parenting-time schedule may be possible by agreement or court order, but it is not automatic. Joint managing conservatorship does not itself require equal possession. The child's best interest, practical scheduling needs, and evidence matter.
When can child custody be modified?
Timing depends on the requested change and statutory grounds. Requests to change who determines the child's primary residence within one year of certain orders or agreements face additional requirements. Have a lawyer review the dates and your circumstances before filing.
What happens at temporary orders?
A court may address arrangements while a case is pending, including possession, support, and other immediate issues. Available relief depends on the kind of case and applicable requirements. Bring any hearing notice, existing orders, and relevant documents to your consultation.
Do I need a lawyer for a child custody case?
You may represent yourself, but custody cases involve evidence, procedure, and orders that can affect your family for years. A consultation can help you understand the issues, deadlines, and whether legal representation would be useful in your situation.
Does the firm handle cases in Brazoria County?
Yes. Based in Alvin, Beveridge Law Firm handles Texas family-law matters in Brazoria County and surrounding areas, including custody, divorce, modification, and enforcement cases.
General information, not advice for a particular case. See the Texas Family Code on custody and possession and modification.