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Fort Worth Parental Rights Attorney

Southlake Custodial Rights Lawyer

Protecting Your Rights to Your Children

Are you wondering if someone is illegally preventing you from asserting your parental rights? You need to be aware of your rights as a mother or father. At the Law Office of V. Wayne Ward, our parental rights lawyer has more than 30 years of experience helping set visitation hours and getting parents custody of their children. We can explain how you can exercise your rights regarding your family.

Dealing with child support and other parental rights issues does not have to be confusing. Contact a family law lawyer to learn what options are in both you and your child's best interests.

I thank you, for offering your knowledge and expertise to people like myself. I will now be in compliance with the court and I am very excited to spend Christmas Eve with my daughter. - R.F.

What Rights Do You Have as a Parent in Texas?

According to Texas law, a parent has certain rights regarding their children. These include the rights to:

  • Attend school activities.
  • Receive information concerning health, education, and welfare.
  • Access medical, dental, psychological and educational records.
  • Consult with medical professionals and school officials concerning the child's welfare.
  • Consent to medical, dental, and surgical treatment in certain emergency situations.

Attorney V. Wayne Ward has been involved with hundreds of cases involving parental rights. He has been named a Super Lawyer four times by Texas Monthly for his dedication to his clients. You can rely on his deep understanding of the law to get you the results that will be in the best interests of your child.

Are Fathers' Rights Equal to Mothers' Rights?

In the past, mothers used to be favored over fathers in custody decisions. Times have changed. Now, Texas law does not presume one party is more fit than another. The law focuses strongly on the best interests of the child. This is true for many parental rights areas, including:

Other individuals may be able to assert their custodial rights toward children as well. Grandparents' rights may be a factor in the best interest of the child involved.

Contact us by e-mail or call (877) 713-7202 to speak with a Fort Worth parental rights attorney. We will inform you of your rights regarding your child and protect the best interests of your family.

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From our offices in Fort Worth, our law practices help clients in cities throughout the Metroplex, including DFW, HEB, the counties of Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Wise, Johnson, Parker and Hood and the cities of Arlington, Bedford, Burleson, Cleburne, Colleyville, Decatur, Euless, Fort Worth, Granbury, Grapevine, Hurst, Keller, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Southlake, Watauga, Weatherford, and White Settlement.