JOINT CUSTODY
Joint Managing Conservatorship in Texas

In Texas, there is a presumption that parents will act as joint
managing conservators. Often called joint custody in other states,
this arrangement does not mean that both parents have equal
responsibility for the children. Even though they have joint custody,
the court assigns parents specific roles.

Agreeing about custody is better than having a judge impose custody
arrangements

I advise clients to work together to find a way to care for their
children. If they can accomplish this, they will achieve a child custody
agreement that meets their needs without the interference of a third
party. Using collaborative family law techniques or obtaining a
temporary order, parents may be able to achieve an equitable sharing
of responsibility and joint custody. When this is not an option, I
provide my clients with practical advice and workable solutions to all
matters related to custody. Contact me at Frank E. Mann, Attorney
and Counselor at Law. Call my Houston law office at (713) 524-6868

Joint managing conservatorship is the norm in Texas

Joint managing conservatorship is the default arrangement for child
custody in Texas. This means that parents share responsibility for
major decision making on behalf of the child in matters such as
education, religion, and medical crises. It does not mean that both
parents spend the same amount of time with the child. However,
dividing the time equally can work if both parents and the children
want this. Each family is different. I try to develop joint custody
proposals that work and meet the family's needs.

One parent is usually appointed the primary joint managing
conservator

Under joint managing conservatorship, one of the parents is appointed
as the primary managing conservator. The child may live primarily with
this parent, who has the day-to-day responsibility for caring for the
child. The primary managing conservator usually receives child support
from the other parent. Either fathers or mothers can be appointed as
primary joint managing conservators.

A lawyer who develops child custody proposals that meet your
needs

Joint managing conservatorship is relatively new in Texas family law.
It reflects the belief that having both parents involved in the
upbringing of their children is positive. It also assumes that the two
parents can work together for the benefit of their children. If you
believe that your children would benefit from a joint managing
conservatorship, contact my law office in Houston. I offer practical
advice and workable solutions in all child custody matters.

A Houston family law attorney serving south east Texas  communities such as Sugar Land, Katy, Conroe, Richmond,
Rosenberg, Bellaire,  Angleton, Texas City, Pearland, Pasadena, Deer Park, League City, The  Woodlands, Kingwood,
Channelview, La Porte, Alvin, Missouri City, Friendswood,  Lake Jackson, Baytown, and Clear Lake

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