County Dallas Divorce

We have children. How will custody be decided?

Custody of children is decided on the basis of a "best interest" analysis. In Texas, the presumption in the Texas Family Code is that it is in the children's best interest for both parents to be appointed joint managing conservators. This does not mean that the parents will share equal possession of the children. One parent is always appointed the primary joint managing conservator. However, the parents, as joint managing conservators have equal rights with respect to making decisions in their children's lives. The one exception is that the primary joint managing conservator has the exclusive right to establish the children's residence. Sometimes courts impose geographic restrictions on a parent's right to establish the children's primary residence. Sometimes they do not.

Frequently Asked Divorce Questions in Dallas

• Do you have to allege fault in order to obtain a divorce in Texas?
• What if my husband or wife committed adultery?
• What is the community estate?
• How long do I have to live in Texas before I can file for divorce?
• Is there a waiting period before the divorce is granted?
• What if my husband or wife and I agree on the division of property?
• We have children. How will custody be decided?
• What are geographic restrictions?

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