Children's Issues

Reliable Answers to Child Custody and Support Questions

While it's all too easy for divorcing parents to forget that their children are not typically represented by counsel, Texas divorce law puts the interests of children foremost in any dispute over child custody, visitation, possession schedules, or parental relocation. To learn how you can protect your children's interests while advancing your own goals as a parent, contact experienced family law attorney Holly Schymik in Dallas.

For most clients, insulating their children from the trauma of divorce is a major priority. A major focus of Holly's practice is to help parents reconcile their own objectives with the immediate and long-range needs of their children, while respecting the other parent's legitimate interests. This is not always easy, especially in situations where one parent or the other presents serious problems ranging from substance abuse to financial irresponsibility.

Custody or visitation disputes must be resolved in the child's best interests

Holly's experience with difficult child custody and possession issues in divorce, paternity and other situations can help you see your child's interests objectively while defining your own goals. She can help you determine whether the other parent is behaving reasonably or not. She can also show you how to defuse conflicts and approach agreement.

Mediation or collaborative law can be very effective in resolving issues involving primary physical custody, child support, or possession schedules. In order to get the most out of these alternative dispute resolution approaches, however, it is usually necessary that both parents are capable of meeting the full range of their responsibilities. Holly often advises clients to work with mental health professionals to develop a baseline understanding of your strengths and weaknesses as a parent, as well as to get help in any areas that could stand improvement.

This approach not only helps strengthen your legal presentation in mediation or before a court, it also helps parents and children strengthen their relationship after divorce.

For additional information about her ability to help you resolve children's issues in a divorce case, between unmarried parents, or if problems arise later on, contact Holly Schymik in Dallas.