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Special Needs Children and Divorce in Texas

The stresses associated with raising a special needs child can have a profoundly negative effect on a marriage. These stresses can exacerbate other issues within a marriage and push the parties towards a divorce. How divorcing spouses make decisions during the divorce process can have profound consequences for their special needs child. Likewise, it’s crucial to choose a special needs family law attorney when navigating this delicate situation.

To start, a special needs child’s pre-divorce emotional and behavioral issues will intensify. The child may feel that his or her actions have caused their parents to no longer live together. A divorce will obviously cause a great deal of instability for the child. So, Consistency and stability for a special needs child (or any child for that matter) are incredibly important.

A parent could also use the disability as a bargaining chip during custody negotiations. The parent who has provided “better” care, administered medicines, or attended doctor’s visits can and most likely will use this to strengthen their case for more time with the child.

Lastly, parents’ possible disagreement regarding the diagnosis of the child can be an issue as well. Suppose one parent denies the severity of the condition while the other advocates and cares for the child. In a situation like this, a court may appoint a specialist. The specialist will assess the child’s needs and recommend the parent best suited to provide that care.

Both parents need to carefully consider and plan possession schedules for a special needs child. Moving the child from house to house on a frequent basis can rob the family of the ability to provide the sort of comfort that is necessary to combat their disability.

Special needs family law attorneys encourage divorcing spouses to collaborate post-divorce. This is to provide a united front regarding treatment options and day-to-day living conditions. Whether the child needs outside assistance in the form of a live-in nurse or care provider, medicines not covered by insurance and educational questions, are all relevant considerations.

Special needs children may also require above guideline child support or child support beyond age 18, depending on the severity of the condition.

At The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, our attorneys are ready to assist parents in establishing a solid foundation for a family with a special needs child, demonstrating both strong advocacy skills and compassion.

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Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC | Spring Divorce Lawyer

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC routinely handles matters that affect children and families. If you have questions regarding divorce, it’s important to speak with a Spring, TX Divorce Lawyer right away to protect your rights.

Our divorce lawyer in Spring TX are skilled at listening to your goals during this trying process and developing a strategy to meet those goals. Contact Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC by calling (281) 810-9760 or submit your contact information in our online form. The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC handles Divorce cases in Spring, Texas, Cypress, Spring, Klein, Humble, Kingwood, Tomball, The Woodlands, the FM 1960 area, or surrounding areas, including Harris County, Montgomery County, Liberty County, Chambers County, Galveston County, Brazoria County, Fort Bend County and Waller County.

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