Custody disputes are among the most emotionally difficult cases in the legal system, and the decisions made during the process can shape a child’s life for years to come. Whether you are working through a divorce, establishing custody after a separation, or modifying an existing order, having an experienced custody attorney protects your relationship with your child. At the Law Office of David Lanehart, we represent parents across Lubbock and the surrounding counties in custody and visitation matters.
Understanding Texas Custody Law
In Texas, what other states call “custody” is technically known as conservatorship. Decisions are made under the standard set out in Chapter 153 of the Texas Family Code, which directs courts to determine what arrangement serves the best interest of the child. Texas law presumes that joint managing conservatorship — where both parents share rights and duties — serves the child’s best interest unless evidence shows otherwise.
Custody Matters We Handle
Our custody and visitation practice assists parents with a wide range of issues, including:
- Initial custody and conservatorship determinations
- Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR)
- Joint and sole managing conservatorship
- Possessory conservatorship arrangements
- Standard Possession Order schedules
- Modified possession orders for unique family circumstances
- Custody modifications based on changed circumstances
- Relocation and removal disputes
- Grandparent access and visitation rights
- Paternity establishment and contested paternity
- Enforcement of existing custody orders
- Protective orders and family violence cases
Each case involves a careful look at the parents’ work schedules, the child’s school and community ties, and the practical realities that determine whether a parenting plan will actually work in real life.
How the Law Office of David Lanehart Can Help
We help parents build parenting plans that protect their relationships with their children while serving the child’s genuine best interests. Whether your case settles through negotiation, mediation, or contested trial, we prepare carefully and advocate firmly for what matters most.
Contact the Law Office of David Lanehart Today
If you are facing a custody or visitation matter in Lubbock or anywhere in West Texas, contact the Law Office of David Lanehart today to schedule a confidential consultation and protect your relationship with your child.