Under the Texas Family Code, it is believed that the best way to schedule time for the child to see each parent is the Texas Standard Possession Schedule. This was designed to provide stability for the child and ensure that both parents get ample amount of time with their child. Every child custody case is unique, and parents can agree to do something different that works for them.
hen parents can no longer co-parent amicably, their case will go to court for a custody determination. The judge will make a ruling based on your unique circumstances and Texas law. There are four areas to be addressed in child custody cases handled by a court:
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Weekends | MidWeek |
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1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends Pick up on Friday at 6PM and return on Sunday at 6PM | Every Thursday from 6PM-8PM |
Weekends | MidWeek |
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1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends Pick up from school on Friday and drop off at school on Monday | Every Thursday, pick up from school and drop off at school on Friday |
In even-numbered years, the non-custodial parent has the right to possession of the child during their spring vacation.
During the regular school year the non-custodial parent wants, they can have regular visitation as explained above or
- One weekend per month of their choosing; or
- No Thursday visitation.
Druing Spring Vacation, the Non-custodial parent gets the child for every spring break.
For Summer Vacation, the Non-custodial parent has the right to have the child for 42 days during their summer break.
Holidays are the same.
Thanksgiving | Chirstmas | New Years |
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Parent has the child from the time school lets out for Thanksgiving break. | Parent has the child from the time school lets out until noon on December 28th | Parent has the child from December 28th at noon until 6PM on the day before school starts again. |
Thanksgiving | Chirstmas | New Years |
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Other Parent has the child from the time school lets out for Thanksgiving break. | Other Parent has the child from the time school lets out until noon on December 28th | Other Parent has the child from December 28th at noon until 6PM on the day before school starts again. |
In Texas, child support is calculated based on a set of guidelines that consider the income of the parents, the number of children, and the amount of time each parent spends with the children. The guidelines are intended to ensure that children receive a fair and consistent level of financial support, regardless of the parents’ income.
The Texas child support laws provide the following calculations.
Click Child Support Guidelines to see more about child support guidelines in Texas.
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