Do moms have an “edge” in custody battles?
Yes. All things being equal…things are not equal. Even though the Texas Family Code states that the choice of parent must be made without regard for gender, remember—people are people. Our attorneys have spoken with many jurors, and a very high percentage of them still feel that “babies should be with mama.” That said, there are a lot of other factors that need to be considered to determine if indeed “things are equal.” We’ve won custody for many dads who didn’t realize they had significant advantages over the mother for a custody battle. Their children are with them now, and are much better for it. Call and then meet with a lawyer. Lay out some of the facts. You may have a much better chance of gaining custody than you think.
