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Tessmer
Tips are continuing through the Texas Family Code, discussing child custody
issues. If you know someone that is
having problems with custody arrangements, please share our link so they can
receive this up-to-date information.
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child can be interviewed by the judge in chambers to determine the child’s
preference to conservatorship, possession, access or any other issue. While the child’s preference will be noted,
the best interest of the child is still the standard with any decision.
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If
the court finds that there is a history of conflict in resolving issues of
conservatorship, possession or access, the court may order the parties to
participate in counseling.
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If
you are in a custody dispute and make a false report of child abuse, you can be
sanctioned and evidence of the false report is admissible in the suit.
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If
the court orders supervised visitation, there are places to go where you can
have neutral parties present. Most
larger counties have these facilities available.
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Sometimes,
physical possession of the child just doesn’t work. The court can order periods of electronic
communication between a parent and a child.
While this doesn’t take the place of actually being with your child,
skyping can help keep you involved.
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If
both parents are appointed conservators, the court shall specify the rights and
duties of each parent and how they are to be exercised: by each parent independently, by agreement of
the parents, or exclusively by one parent.
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If
you are appointed a conservator of your child,
you have certain rights at all times, such as receiving information from
the other conservator regarding health and education, access to medical and
educational records, attending school functions, being an emergency
designee. These rights can be limited by
the court.
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If
you are appointed a conservator of your child, you have certain rights during
periods of possession of your child, such as caring for and protecting your child,
supporting your child and making sure the basic needs are covered, the right to
consent to non-invasive medical procedures and the religious training of the
child.
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Tessmer
Law Firm, PLLC is providing information regarding Chapter 153 of the Texas
Family code, which deals with Conservatorship, Possession and Access. If you have any questions that have not been
answered, please email us at info@tessmerlawfirm.com
or call 210-368-9708 for an appointment.