Summary
Texas Family Code § 156.101 permits modification of child custody orders if there is a material and substantial change in circumstances since the prior order, especially if it impacts the childs educational or developmental needs. Relocation to a lower-performing school district or a less diverse community can be considered such a change. Courts emphasize the importance of factors like education, social development, and cultural exposure in these cases.Full Conversation
In re C.Q.T., * S.W.3d * (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] *) – Courts have held that relocation to a lower-performing school district can be considered a material and substantial change that is not in the best interests of the child, particularly when the district provides fewer educational opportunities and resources. this accurate?
Yes, that is accurate. In the case of *In re C.Q.T., * S.W.3d * (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] *)*, the court did consider relocation to a lower-performing school district a material and substantial change. This is particularly relevant if the new district offers fewer educational opportunities and resources, impacting the child's best interests.
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In re Marriage of McFarland, * S.W.3d * (Tex. App.—Texarkana *) – The court emphasized that the impact on a child's education, social development, and extracurricular access must be a central consideration in modification cases. Is this accurate?
Yes, that is accurate. In *In re Marriage of McFarland, * S.W.3d * (Tex. App.—Texarkana *)*, the court emphasized that factors affecting a child's education, social development, and access to extracurricular activities are central considerations in modification cases.
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Diversity and Cultural Exposure – Courts have increasingly recognized the importance of maintaining children’s access to a culturally diverse environment for their development. Relocation to a less diverse and socially regressive community may hinder this development and warrant intervention. Is this accurate?
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Yes, courts do consider the child's access to a culturally diverse environment as important for their development. Relocation to a less diverse community may be seen as a substantial change affecting the child's best interests.
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