Family Law Guide for Fort Hood Military Families

Child custody is often the biggest concern for military parents. While every family is different, custody discussions frequently involve questions such as: 

• Will deployment affect custody? 

• Can custody orders be modified during military service? 

• What happens if a parent receives PCS orders? 

• How are long-distance parenting schedules handled? 

Texas courts focus on the child’s best interests, not a parent’s military status. Courts recognize unique obligations created by military service, but those do not automatically prevent a parent from maintaining a meaningful relationship with their child. 

Creating a parenting plan that anticipates future military obligations can help reduce uncertainty. Military parents often find it helpful to understand how deployment and military service can affect child custody before those situations occur.