Custody Considerations In Texas

Summary

In Texas, child custody decisions prioritize the childs best interests, considering factors such as stability, parental involvement, and the ability to meet the childs needs. A parents work location and past involvement can significantly influence custody outcomes. Courts often favor arrangements that provide stability, so a parents chances of obtaining full custody may be affected by their work commitments and previous involvement in the childs life.

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I am a primary caregiver for an autistic * yr old child. I live in the residence where the child and his father live. His parents have been separated for * yrs and will be getti g divorced this year. His mother moved to a different county in Texas that is *.* hours away about * yrs ago to pursue a relationship with someone else. She is planning to get an apartment now in the same county as the child lives to establish to the court that she is involved in her childs life. She will start a new job on June * in the county which is *.* hours away with a 2 year contract. She wants full custody of the child. Does she have any chance of getting full custody?
In Texas, custody decisions are based on the child's best interests. Factors considered include:
- Stability and involvement in the child's life.
- Each parent's ability to provide for the child.
- The child's needs, including special needs.
Given that the mother is moving closer but has a job far away, it may be challenging for her to prove full-time involvement. Courts often favor arrangements that provide stability, so her chances of getting full custody could be affected by her work location and past involvement.