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Commonly Asked Questions about Child Support and Custody

What is the standard child custody in Texas?

If the parents live within 100 miles of each other, the noncustodial parent has parenting time with the child every 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekend, one weeknight per week during the school year, about half of all holidays, and for an extended time during the summer.

What is the 2 2 3 custody schedule in Texas?

Flexible 2-2-3 Custody Schedules for Texas Parents Other parents choose to have a 2/2/3 custody schedule, where one parent has possession on Monday and Tuesday (2 days), the other parent has possession Wednesday and Thursday (2 days), and they alternate weekend visitations for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (3 days).

What is the typical custody arrangement in Texas?

Typically, one parent (the custodial parent) has the majority of possession time, though it may be a only a slight majority. The custodial parent can be a joint or sole managing conservator. The other parent is the noncustodial parent.

Is Texas a 50 50 state custody?

A: In Texas, 50/50 custody is determined based on the childs best interests. Factors considered include the childs age, health, emotional needs, each parents living situation, the geographical proximity of the parents homes, and the parents ability to cooperate and make joint decisions.

Does a father have visitation rights if he pays child support in Texas?

Child support and visitation rights are separate issues. The court determines both and will usually order the noncustodial parent to pay child support and the custo- dial parent to make the child available for visits.

How is child custody determined in Texas?

In ance with the Texas Family Code, a judge determines child custody decisions based on the best interest of the child standard. This means that a Judge will consider the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of the child when making a custody decision.

What is the new law on child support in Texas?

On September 1, 2023, a new law specifically Senate Bill 870 went into effect, giving judges the power to order parents behind on child support payments to actively seek employment or enroll in a community employment program to help them find a suitable job whether they want to or not.