In Texas, The Texas Family Code takes into consideration the age of the child in terms of modification of custody when the child is 12 years of age or older, and it is in the best interest of the child for the modification to occur.
Parent Preference in Child Custody
The preference of the child alone is not enough for the modification to occur. The court will look at the sibling relationships, the education of the child as in grades, attendance and disciplinary issues, and the court will also look at the household where the child will do the best.
Key Factor in Child Custody
A parent seeking custody will be better off in a custody case when there is regular involvement with teachers and school activities, showing the judge that the kids are in a stable and safe environment under their care. When teachers speak well of a parent, it goes a very long way. The idea is that a 3rd party looking objectively at the two parents, would be able to to clearly see that one of the parents is the best person to provide for the education, health, and maintenance of the children. Fun time parents are not looked at fondly by the court.
Family Law Attorney Harlingen and Surrounding Areas
A skilled litigator in Family Law cases will expose to the court which parent has the proper structure and discipline to create well developed and valuable adults as a product of the parent child relationship.
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