Deployment Custody Issues Lawyer El Paso

Deployment is one of the most challenging situations for military parents in El Paso. When a Fort Bliss service member is deployed, custody and visitation arrangements must be addressed. Texas law has specific provisions to protect deployed parents' rights, and Laine Law Firm helps military families navigate these issues effectively.

Deployment Custody Issues Under Texas Law

Texas Family Code Section 153.701-709 specifically addresses custody and visitation during military deployment. These provisions protect deployed parents from permanent modifications to their custody rights based solely on deployment. The law allows temporary orders during deployment that can grant the deployed parent's visitation time to a family member (such as a grandparent or stepparent) and requires that the original order be restored when the service member returns. Laine Law Firm helps Fort Bliss families understand and use these protections.

How Deployment Custody Works in El Paso

Before deployment, it is important to have a clear custody order in place that addresses what happens during deployment. Laine Law Firm can help you draft deployment-specific provisions in your custody order, including who will have temporary custody during deployment, how the deployed parent will maintain contact with the children (video calls, letters, etc.), and how custody will be restored upon return. We can also seek emergency orders if the other parent is attempting to use your deployment to permanently modify custody.

Why Deployed Parents Need Legal Protection

Some parents attempt to use a service member's deployment as an opportunity to seek permanent custody modifications. Texas law protects against this, but only if you have proper legal representation. Laine Law Firm has helped many Fort Bliss service members protect their parental rights during and after deployment. We understand military schedules and can work quickly to address urgent custody issues.

Why Choose Laine Law Firm for Deployment Custody Issues

Laine Law Firm has extensive experience with military family law in El Paso. We understand the unique challenges faced by Fort Bliss service members and their families. We work quickly and efficiently to address deployment-related custody issues, and we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate military schedules. Call 915-200-4316 for a free consultation.