Grandparents Rights Helping to Make Your Family Matters Less Stressful

Grandparents' Rights

Serving Residents of Parker, Johnson, Wise & Tarrant Counties

Grandparents with custody rights When people discuss child custody issues, the primary focus is on what is in the best interest of the child, as it should be. There is also a tendency to focus on making sure that both parents are positioned to play an active role in the child's life even if they are no longer going to be together.

But what about grandparents? Grandparents' rights are often forgotten when thinking about issues of visitation and access. This is a shame, as grandparents can play an important role in a child's development and in maintaining family structure when everything else in a child's life seems to be changing.

Standing Up for The Rights Of Texas Grandparents

At the Law Office of Mark M. Childress, PLLC., we are compassionate advocates for the rights of grandparents in family law cases. We can answer your questions about your rights and pursue an outcome that makes sense for you and your grandchild.

Are You Seeking Custody Rights?

Custody laws favor parents having custody of their children over all others in most circumstances. However, there are situations that can open the door to the possibility of grandparent custody. This will typically be an option in a case where parents are incarcerated, using drugs or abusing alcohol, or being physically or emotionally abusive to the children.

Contact Our Team Today

At our firm, we combine a high level of personal service with the litigation skills necessary to achieve results in this complex area of family law. Whether you are seeking to establish visitation rights or wish to pursue custody of your grandchildren, we are here to help.

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Meet Our Team

Dedicated Family Law Professionals

Mark M. Childress
Desiree A. Hartwigsen
Elizabeth C. Barr
Sarah E. Robbins
Amie M. Wilson

Mark M. Childress Mark M. Childress
Founding Attorney

Areas of Practice Divorce Complex Divorce Family Law Custody & Visitation Property Division Adoption Military Divorce ...

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Desiree A. Hartwigsen Desiree A. Hartwigsen
Associate Attorney

Desiree A. Hartwigsen grew up in Stephenville, Texas where she graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. During her time at Tarleton, Desiree studied abroad in London, England at Queen Mary’s University where she studied Comparative Criminal Justice.

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Elizabeth C. Barr Elizabeth C. Barr
Associate Attorney

Elizabeth C. Barr is a Dallas/Fort Worth native. She attended college at the University of North Texas where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Elizabeth’s eagerness to learn lead her to law school at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree. While in law school Elizabeth knew she wanted to practice family law.

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Sarah E. Robbins Sarah E. Robbins
Associate Attorney

Sarah E. Robbins is the newest member of the team at the Law Office of Mark M. Childress, PLLC. She was born and raised in Colorado where she graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a minor in communications. After a visit to her uncle’s law office at the age of six, Sarah decided to follow in her uncle’s footsteps and become a lawyer.

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Amie M. Wilson Amie M. Wilson
Paralegal

Amie began working in family law as a receptionist in a small private practice where she was tasked with answering the telephone, corresponding with clients and court staff and handling a multitude of other administrative duties. Amie’s ability to multitask and her attention to detail lead her to be tasked with handling an overflow of paralegal work.

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