Austin Child Custody Attorney for Parenting Plans and Court Orders

Board-Certified Family Law Specialist Tim Whitten helps Central Texas parents create custody arrangements that are practical, specific, and built to support a child’s day-to-day life.

Clear Custody Solutions

Child Custody Guidance for Austin & Central Texas Families

Child custody decisions shape your child’s routines, your role as a parent, and how co-parenting works in real life. Our work starts with what the court will actually require: clear terms, workable schedules, and decision-making provisions that reduce confusion later. At The Law Office of Tim Whitten, PC, we help parents address conservatorship, possession and access, parenting time, and the details that turn a general agreement into an order you can live with.

Whether you are entering a custody case for the first time or revisiting an existing order, we focus on preparation and specificity. That includes identifying pressure points early, developing a plan for temporary orders when needed, and building a path toward an arrangement that supports your child’s stability without turning every disagreement into a fight.

Proven Custody Expertise

Why Choose a Board-Certified Specialist for Child Custody?

Custody is rarely only about the schedule. It can involve school decisions, healthcare, travel, communication, extracurriculars, and boundaries that protect a child from conflict. Tim Whitten is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. That focus shows up in how we frame issues, prepare evidence when necessary, and draft orders that hold up under stress.

We take a structured approach. We learn what matters most to you as a parent, translate those priorities into enforceable terms, and help you evaluate options before positions harden. If your matter is headed toward court, we prepare with the expectation that details will be tested. If your case can resolve through agreement, we still draft with court standards in mind so your final order is clear, durable, and easier to follow.

Shared Parenting Goals

Creative Solutions: Collaborative & Interest-Based Child Custody

Many custody disputes escalate because parents talk past each other. We use interest-based negotiation to uncover what is driving the disagreement and to develop options that meet a child’s needs without inflaming conflict. When appropriate, we recommend a Collaborative Law process or mediation to keep discussions focused and organized.

For some families, neutral professionals can help support a workable plan, such as child specialists or mental health professionals who help keep the conversation child-centered. When an agreement is not possible, we can pivot to litigation and present a clear request to the court, supported by the facts and the legal standards that apply. The process should fit the situation, not a one-size method.

Consistent Co-Parenting

Stability for Your Children, Peace of Mind for You

Custody orders affect everyday life. They determine exchange logistics, school-week structure, holidays, vacations, and how decisions get made when parents disagree. We help you build a plan that anticipates real-world friction, then puts guardrails in place so small issues do not become recurring crises.

We also assist with enforcement and modification when circumstances change, including relocation concerns, shifting school needs, or persistent schedule problems. Throughout, the priority is a custody framework that protects the child’s best interests and gives you a clear path for parenting time and decision-making.

FAQS

Child Custody in Texas: Answers to Your Top Questions