Son Fails Classes With 37 Days of Absences — Dad Demands Custody Change

A Texas family court hearing turns into a heated custody battle as Christopher Griffin asks the court to modify the existing parenting arrangement involving his three children. At the center of the case are concerns about school performance, mental health, communication between the parents, and one child's reportedly extensive unexcused absences. The judge was especially troubled by testimony that Jaden may have accumulated 37 unexcused absences, calling that number “atrocious” and questioning both parents about what they had done to address the problem. The hearing also explores disagreements over doctors, therapy, medication, school involvement, a cancelled Mexico trip, co-parenting communication, and whether the current custody arrangement should remain in place. Christopher sought a modification that would give Kristen a standard possession schedule, while Kristen opposed the custody change and sought increased child support and attorney's fees. The judge did not issue the final custody ruling during this portion of the hearing. The court planned to interview the children privately before announcing a decision. Disclaimer This video contains commentary and analysis of a publicly available court proceeding. Allegations, accusations, and statements made by the parties or their attorneys represent their respective positions and should not be treated as proven facts unless established by the court. The purpose of this video is educational, informational, and related to public-interest discussion of the judicial process. The content is not intended to harass, shame, defame, or encourage hostility toward any individual involved. Any opinions expressed in the video are commentary based on the court proceeding presented. Nothing in this video constitutes legal advice.