Family law in Texas can feel complicated, and one of the questions we hear often is: “If I already have a custody case with my spouse, and later I decide to file for divorce, will that divorce use the same case number, or will it start fresh with a new one?” It’s a great question, and the answer isn’t always easy to find online. Let’s walk through it together.

If you're going through a custody case or working out a parenting plan, you've probably heard the phrase "best interest of the child." It's a term that comes up in almost every family law case involving kids—but what does it actually mean in real life?