What Are My Parental Rights in Texas?

Parenting is one of the toughest jobs in the world. It is even harder when divorce enters the picture. What was difficult when a couple was together can begin to seem impossible once they separate. That is why it is crucial for people with minor children to understand parental rights in Texas.Parental Rights

Fight for Parental Rights

When people begin to better recognize their rights as parents in Texas, they are more prepared to fight for those rights. Moreover, if one parent is trying to deny the other parent's access to the child, there may be legal remedies available.

Texas Family Code defines the rights and duties of every parent in the state. Included in these rights is the physical possession of the child. This means that parental rights in Texas include the ability to have the child reside in the parent's home.  Furthermore,  without interference from the law. Of course, this freedom may be diverted by a divorce decree or a parenting plan that stipulates other living arrangements for the child. Also, it could be a violation for one parent to have physical possession of the child outside of a pre-approved place and time.  This is especially true if the other parent is unaware of the child's whereabouts.

Texas Parental Rights Explained

Furthermore, parental rights in Texas include the right to participate in the child's moral and religious development.  Moreover,  to make important decisions on the child's behalf. These decisions might relate to health care, dental procedures or psychiatric treatment. Other decisions might be about the child's education, such as which school he or she attends. Once again, all of these rights are held by both parents unless a court orders a modification of these rights in the best interests of the child.

Texas courts prefer for children to have healthy relationships with both parents. Furthermore, one parent may decide that they want to restrict the other parent's access to their mutual child. If the parent has good reasons for doing so, then they may go through legal channels to have their parenting plan modified. Unfortunately, some parents decide to limit the other parent's access out of pure vindictiveness. In these cases, it is beneficial to know and understand your parental rights.

Fight for Parental Rights and Understand Texas Parental Rights

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