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Child Custody Lawyer McAllen Tx
The law in Texas regarding child custody is governed by the Texas Family Code. Generally, child custody refers to the legal relationship between a parent and child. This includes both physical and legal custody. Physical custody refers to where the child will live, while legal custody refers to the decision-making rights for the child. In some cases, one parent may have sole physical and legal custody of the child, while in other cases, both parents may share joint physical and legal custody of the child.
In Texas, there are two types of child custody: conservatorship and possession.
- Conservatorship is the legal relationship between a parent and child that gives the parent certain rights and duties regarding the child.
- Possession is the time that a parent spends with the child.
There are two types of conservatorship in Texas: joint managing conservatorship and sole managing conservatorship.
- In a joint managing conservatorship, both parents have the right to make decisions about the child's welfare, including decisions about education, medical care, and religious upbringing.
- In a sole managing conservatorship, one parent has the right to make these decisions. The other parent may have possession of the child, but does not have the right to make decisions about the child's welfare.
- In some cases, the court may appoint a third party as a possessory conservator. This means that the third party has the right to possess the child, but does not have the right to make decisions about the child's welfare. The court will only appoint a possessory conservator if it is in the best interest of the child.
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How is Child Custody Determined in Texas?
In Texas, child custody is determined based on what is in the best interests of the child.
The term "best interest of the child" is used to refer to the welfare of a child during legal proceedings. This includes decisions about custody, visitation, and support. The best interest of the child is always the primary concern of the court when making these decisions.
In order to determine what is in the best interest of the child, the court will consider a variety of factors. These may include:
- The child's age
- The child's physical and emotional health
- The child's relationship with their parents
- The child's relationship with their siblings
- The child's adjustment to their home, school, and community
- The wishes of the child's parents
- The wishes of the child, if they are old enough to express a preference
- The ability of each parent to provide for the child's physical, emotional, and developmental needs
- Any history of abuse or neglect by either parent
- Any history of domestic violence by either parent
- The geographical distance between the homes of the child's parents
- The ability of the parents to cooperate with each other in making decisions about the child
- The child's cultural and religious background
- Any special needs of the child
The court will also consider any other factors that are relevant to the specific case. These may include:
- The financial resources of the parents
- The employment status of the parents
- The child's educational needs
- The availability of extended family support
- The child's need for stability and continuity in their life
The court will make its decision based on what it believes is in the best interest of the child. This means that the desires of the parents or any other adults involved in the case are secondary to the needs of the child. The best interest of the child is always the court's primary concern.
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What is Physical Custody & Legal Custody in Texas?
There are two types of child custody in Texas: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody refers to where the child will live, while legal custody refers to which parent has the right to make decisions about the child's education, health care, and other important matters. A parent can have sole physical and legal custody of a child, or the parents can share joint physical and legal custody.
If you are going through a divorce in Texas and you have children, it is important to understand how child custody works. Attorney Juan R. Zamora can help you protect your rights and the interests of your children.
Physical custody refers to where the child will live. A parent with primary physical custody of a child will have the child living with them most of the time. A parent with partial physical custody of a child will have the child living with them some of the time. In some cases, parents may have joint physical custody of their children, which means that the children will spend equal time living with each parent.
It is important to note that even if one parent has primary physical custody of a child, the other parent still has the right to spend time with the child. The parent who does not have primary physical custody is typically given visitation rights. However, in some cases, a judge may order supervised visitation, which means that another adult must be present when the non-custodial parent spends time with the child.
Legal custody refers to which parent has the right to make decisions about the child's education, health care, and other important matters. A parent with sole legal custody of a child has the right to make these decisions without consulting with the other parent. In most cases, however, parents are given joint legal custody of their children, which means that they must consult with each other and make decisions together about the child's education, health care, and other important matters.
It is important to note that even if one parent has sole legal custody of a child, the other parent still has the right to be involved in the child's life and to receive information about the child's education, health care, and other important matters.
How Child Custody Lawyer Juan R. Zamora Can Help You
If you are facing a child custody battle, you need an experienced and aggressive attorney on your side.
Juan R. Zamora is a top child custody lawyer who has successfully represented many clients in court. He will work tirelessly to get you the best possible outcome in your case.
Juan R. Zamora has extensive experience in all aspects of child custody law. He will thoroughly review your case and develop a personalized legal strategy that is designed to get you the best possible result. Attorney Zamora will aggressively represent you in court and make sure that your rights are protected.
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