Family Law

Child Custody in Texas: A Parent's Guide

Texas courts decide custody based on the best interest of the child. Understand conservatorship, possession schedules, and how to modify an existing order.

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Child Custody in Texas: A Parent's Guide

Texas uses the term "conservatorship" instead of custody. Joint Managing Conservatorship (JMC) is the default, where both parents share rights and duties. Sole Managing Conservatorship (SMC) is granted when one parent poses a risk to the child.

Standard Possession Order

The Standard Possession Order (SPO) gives the non-primary parent 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends, Thursday evenings, holidays alternating, and extended summer time.