Bulverde, Texas Fathers' Rights Attorneys

Caring Lawyers Advocating for Fathers' Rights in Bulverde

Protecting your place in your child's life is important. As a father, you may have some natural fears or anxieties about safeguarding your rights, especially in contested child custody cases. Without legal representation, you may struggle to navigate the dense legal landscape of the family law courts in Texas. A Bulverde, TX fathers' rights attorney can make sure your voice is heard, keeping you informed of your options.

At Brandon Wong & Associates, we are highly sensitive to the issues fathers face in custody disputes. We can provide you with steadfast representation and counsel, as Attorney Brandon Wong draws on over 15 years of legal experience in family law.

Do You Have Legal Rights to Your Child?

Fathers have important legal rights in Texas, but those rights often depend on whether paternity is legally established. If you were married to the child's mother within 300 days of the child's birth, the law generally presumes you are the father. If you are not married, you may still be a devoted, involved parent, but you may need a legal step before the court can give you enforceable custody or visitation orders.

Paternity can be established in a few common ways. Many parents sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity, often at the hospital or later through the appropriate state process. In other cases, a court order establishes paternity, sometimes after genetic testing. Once paternity is confirmed, a father can request orders for conservatorship (custody) and child support. Establishing paternity can also protect your role in your child's life long-term, including your ability to access school information, participate in medical decisions, and build a stable schedule.

What Bulverde Courts Consider in Child Custody Cases

Bulverde custody cases usually go through the Comal County court system. No matter where your case is filed, the guiding principle remains the same throughout Texas, as the court focuses on the child's best interests. Judges look at the details of your child's daily world and which parenting plan supports stability, safety, and healthy development.

Courts often consider factors like each parent's relationship with the child, the ability to meet the child's physical and emotional needs, the history of caregiving, and the willingness to encourage the child's relationship with the other parent. The court may also look at work schedules, transportation, distance between homes, any history of family violence, substance misuse concerns, or patterns of conflict that make co-parenting harder. If a child is old enough, the court may also hear the child's preference, though this is not the sole deciding factor.

Enforcing Custody Rights as a Father

A custody order only matters if it is followed. Many fathers come to an attorney after repeated problems like denied visitation, last-minute cancellations, interference with phone calls, refusal to share school or medical information, or a co-parent repeatedly showing up late to exchanges. Some fathers also face more subtle non-compliance, like a parent who constantly "forgets" to tell them about activities, discourages the child from attending parenting time, or tries to rewrite the schedule without agreement.

Texas courts can enforce custody orders. Depending on the situation, enforcement may involve documenting violations, filing an enforcement action, requesting makeup parenting time, or asking the court to modify orders when non-compliance becomes a pattern. The right strategy depends on the facts. A father who responds carefully and lawfully often stands in a stronger position than one who reacts emotionally or tries to "even the score."

Contact a Bulverde, TX Fathers' Rights Lawyer

If you are trying to establish paternity, protect your parenting time, or enforce a custody order, do not wait to seek legal representation. At Brandon Wong & Associates, we will help you pursue court orders that protect your relationship with your child. Call 210-201-3832 or contact our Bulverde, TX fathers' rights attorneys to schedule a consultation.