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Austin Child Custody Attorney David Todd puts your children first when handling custody cases, parenting plans and parent relocation issues. Contact us to learn your rights and get our free "Texas Divorce and Family Law Guide: What You Should Know BEFORE You Call a Lawyer".

Child Custody & Visitation
Texas Child Custody Laws Attorney

When parents of minor children are separating or divorcing, the most important question related to the divorce or separation is where --- and with whom -- the children will live. The answer to this question will have lifelong consequences for everyone in the family. That is why Texas law, our courts and reasonable people everywhere refer to “the best interest of the child” as the most important factor in child custody decisions.

Contact experienced Austin, Texas family law lawyer David Todd if your family is facing decisions or disputes concerning child custody, child support, spousal support, or division of marital property. Attorney Todd would like to meet with you at his family law firm, or via telephone, for an initial consultation to discuss your options, such as joint custody.

The Connection between Child Custody and Child Support

Attorney David Todd is well-qualified to help both custodial and non-custodial parents. He understands Texas child custody laws in-depth, and is ready to explain clearly how percentage formulas relate to child custody and to child support. He will explain the visitation rights of non-custodial parents. He is a trained mediator, and can assist you in attending mediation as a means to resolve questions of child custody.

Modifying Child Custody Agreements

If you already have a child custody arrangement in place, but wish to have it modified, the Todd Law Firm is prepared to facilitate your efforts to adjust your child custody rights. Whatever your child custody needs, attorney David Todd is experienced, patient, thorough and ready to show you how to pursue your goals -- in your children’s best interest.

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Discover the truth behind popular myths surrounding divorce, custody, child support, adoption, paternity, community property and asset division. Learn how to protect your interests with this informative guide before you contact an attorney.

If you are ready to discuss your case with an attorney, contact us for a consultation. We will listen to you, evaluate your claim, and give you an honest assessment of your case. Let us give you the peace of mind you need and deserve.

David Todd, Attorney at Law

The Todd Law Firm, PLLC
812 San Antonio Street, Suite 401
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-472-7799
Fax: 512-472-7798

E-mail: david@davidtoddlaw.com

David Todd practices Family Law serving Austin, Texas, and Central Texas communities including Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Hays, Caldwell, Blanco, Burnet, Lee, Comal, and Llano counties.

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Web Resources for Child Custody:

• U.S. Department of State—Children & Family

  Description: This site features information on enforcement of child support abroad, international parental child abduction,
  and intercountry adoption, as well as links to other sites that deal with international children’s issues.
  General Information

• Support Guidelines

  Description: This site provides links to federal child-support guidelines, as well as the guidelines for all 50 states, the District
  of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The site also contains online child-support calculators and numerous
  articles and case summaries.

• National Child Support Enforcement Association

  Description: This site contains information on child-support issues, a bill tracking chart for federal child-support legislation,
  and links to federal and state research initiatives.

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

  Description: This site contains NCMEC articles, a national database with pictures of missing children, resources for teaching
  children about safety, and legal resources for child sexual-exploitation cases.

• American Bar Association—Center on Children & the Law

  Description:
  This site provides information for family-law practitioners, including online articles, federal statutes, and links to
  sites related to protecting and educating children.

• Texas Department of Public Safety-Missing Persons Clearinghouse

  Description:

  This site serves as a central repository for information on missing and unidentified persons in Texas.

• Texas Coalition for Adoption Resources & Education

  Description:

  This site is dedicated to adoption issues and provides tracking of statutes in the Texas Legislature related to adoption.

  
  

  The site also includes an adoption search registry for those born in Texas or whose adoption was finalized in

  
  

  Texas.

• Texas Attorney General-Child Support Division

  Description:

  This site provides information on the roles of the Texas Attorney General's Office and Texas local agencies in collecting child support, links to other relevant governmental agencies and programs, and forms for child-support services. The site also allows parents and attorneys to check the status of their child-support payment or case.

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