Hurricane season is here, and for Texas parents who share custody, a storm can turn a routine week into a legal crisis fast.
Custody orders don’t pause for a storm — but storms create conflict.
- Who has the legal authority to evacuate with the children?
- What happens when a court-ordered exchange falls on evacuation day?
- Can one parent take the kids out of state without the other’s consent?
Most Texas custody orders don’t spell out evacuation procedures in detail, which leaves co-parents guessing at exactly the moment they need clarity most.
What to do now, before a storm hits:
- Review your custody order for any emergency or evacuation language
- Talk to your co-parent about a storm plan before hurricane season peaks
- Keep written communication (text or email) if plans have to change quickly
- Don’t unilaterally violate a custody order — genuine safety emergencies are treated differently than convenience, and documentation matters
If a storm is already complicating your custody schedule, or you want your order updated before the next one hits, don’t wait until you’re standing in a Category 3.
Call Boswell Law Firm PLLC today at 832-919-6595.
