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Child Custody Battle in Anchorage Gets Violent

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A couple from Anchorage, Texas have taken their fight over child custody to a whole new level. A 31-year-old man is now in the hospital because he was shot twice by his ex-girlfriend during a child custody dispute over their child on Monday. The Anchorage Daily News reports that the injured victim, Tommy Robert Thomas, is expected to survive.

This story reflects how a Texas family attorney can be more effective in solving a child custody dispute, as opposed to physical violence. Mr. Thomas had gone over to his ex-girlfriend's home because he was angry about a child custody battle, but police say that the man was acted aggressively and that the women had tried to get her ex-boyfriend to leave the house.

It's reported that she shot a warning shot to the floor before firing two more shots to his leg and to his armpit. Police are working with the district attorney's office to determine whether criminal charges should be filed against the woman.

It's true that child custody can often be an aggravating process, especially if one parent is dissatisfied with the outcome. Yet violence is not the best way to solve the situation. Not only can such violence lead to a felony conviction, but it doesn't look good in family law courts either. One of the best ways to solve child custody disputes can be through mediation. FindLaw states that a mediation process involves a neutral person that meets with the disputing persons to help settle on a child custody agreement. Mediation can result in a settlement in just a matter of hours and does not have to involve a Texas family attorney. However, if you have a more complex situation, consulting a Texas family attorney may be best.

Related Resources:

  • Five Tips on Child Custody and Visitation (FindLaw's Law and Daily Life blog)
  • Custody Considerations: Step-By-Step (FindLaw)
  • Texas Family Attorney Directory (FindLaw)

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