In Texas, the legal term “custody” is no longer recognized. It has been replaced by the terms “managing conservatorship” and “possession” to effectively better define the parent-child relationship. Texas courts have always and will continue to consider the child’s best interest. In designing this two-pronged structure, the child, and parents alike, will benefit from ensured stability through the court’s system. In stressful situations such as child custody, consulting a family law attorney can help resolve difficult issues.
Managing and Possessory Conservatorship
There are two types managing conservatorship: sole conservatorship and joint conservatorship. Managing conservatorship according to The Texas Family Code under Section 153.005 states that a managing conservator must be a parent, a competent adult, an authorized agency, or licensed child-placing agency. Possessory conservatorship is granted by the court concerning visitation and access rights.
- Sole managing conservatorship allows the sole conservator managing rights concerning decisions and responsibilities essential in caring for a child such as school and education, medical care and religious upbringing.
- Joint managing conservatorship grants two appointed conservators decision-making rights concerning the child, specifying the responsibilities, rights, and duties of each conservator. One conservator will be granted the right to designate the physical residence of the child.
- Possessory Conservatorship involves visitation rights. However, visitation rights can be stripped away if the court believes the child may be endangered physically or emotionally by the possessory conservator.
Additional note: Both parents of the child are financially responsible in supporting a child. It is urged that parents keep a line of communication open to discuss information concerning any children involved for their best interest.
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To acquire legal guidance for your child custody case, consult the McAllen family law attorneys of Barrera, Sanchez & Assoc., P.C. at (956) 287-7555.
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