Child custody or visitation pertains to the legal process determining how much time a child spends monthly with each parent after a divorce. Texas child custody laws can be complex and stressful to navigate. The final terms are determined by a judge, which can differ on a case-by-case basis.
How Texas Describes Child Custody Issues
Conservatorship refers to the duties and rights of the parents when it comes to making important decisions for their children. This includes their schooling, medical decisions, religious decisions, etc. In this case, the parents can decide to allow one parent to make all the decisions (Sole Managing Conservatorship) or allow both parents to (Joint Managing Conservatorship). When the court is deciding the rights and duties of a parent, it takes several factors into account.
Access or possession refers to physical child custody or when a parent can visit a child. They can opt for either standard or extended standard visitation schedules in Texas. But they can customize the schedules per their needs, or the court can do so based on the child's best interests.
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