Texas Child Visitation and Parenting Time
Contrary to popular assumptions that many parents have about parenting time, a joint managing conservatorship does not mean that both parents will have equal parenting time. The title simply denotes that the parents are expected to work together to co-parent and arrive at joint-decisions regarding the child's best interests.
If you are currently going through a divorce, you can rely on O'Neil & Attorneys in Dallas to provide you with relentless and compassionate representation. We understand how important it is for parents to preserve the relationship they have with their children and will work diligently to obtain the best possible outcome in your case.
We are compassionate and relentless, from beginning to end. Whether your legal issues can be solved through negotiation or litigation is in your best interest, we will fight to protect your rights. Call 972-499-4558 or toll free 866-959-4330 to speak to a lawyer.
To view the Standard Possession Order according to Texas Family Code, Sections 153.311 through 153.317, click here.
Full Custody Is Not Realistic
While many parents feel that they should be granted full or sole custody of a child, this almost never happens, even in the worst of circumstances. Even if visitation rights are restricted or limited, almost all parents will be able to spend time with their children and have some input in parenting decisions.
While circumstances vary, the typical parenting time and visitation arrangement will consist of one parent who has primary custody while another parent has visitation rights along with a responsibility to pay child support.
What If You Are Not a Biological Parent?
In cases involving same-sex couples or non-biological parents, parenting time and visitation arrangements can vary greatly. For more information, see Rights of Non-Parents and Grandparents to a Child or Same-Sex Divorce, Domestic Partnerships and Custody.
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To learn more about your right to parenting time or visitation, contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable family law attorney.
