For parents who share custody of their children, it may still be necessary for one parent to pay child support to the other. Typically, Texas state law will determine whether a parent who has joint physical custody of a child will need to make formal support payments. In some cases, the amount of support owed will be reduced by the amount of time that a parent has the child.
Assessing living arrangements in the child custody agreement
For every child custody case in Texas, the top priority should be the kid's best interests. However, many parents will also fight to have as much time as possible with the child. This frequently sparks disputes as to which parent will have primary custody. One important factor that often recedes into the background is the living accommodations each parent provides.
Fathers' approach to child custody after divorce
Fathers in Texas may be afraid of losing their close relationship with their children after a divorce. People may have heard horror stories about fathers' views and interests being neglected in family court. However, the modern approach to child custody favors both parents as being equally important in a child's life, especially if both parents have always been involved with the children. In many cases, courts begin with a presumption of favoring joint legal and physical custody. Even when one parent has the majority of physical custody, joint legal custody that involves both parents in major decisions is often preferred.
