Summary
In Texas, a parent can request a custody modification for the entire summer if its in the childs best interest and there has been a substantial change in circumstances. Evidence of unbalanced time with the child over three years may support this request. Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 8 outlines attorney court appearance requirements, while Rule 12 allows limited scope representation by co-counsel. To file a Notice of Limited Scope Representation, the attorney must draft and file a notice detailing their specific tasks, serve it to all parties, and file it with the court.Full Conversation
yeah, so could I theoretically request an entire summer period
Yes, in Texas, you can request a modification for an entire summer period. The court will consider the child's best interests, including time spent with each parent previously. You would need to show a substantial change in circumstances.
Do you currently have any evidence or reasons that support this change being in the child's best interests?
Yeah the other parent has consistently more interrupted time with children and I have had significantly less time with the children, and it has been three years like this, and it would be in the children's best interests to spend more time with their father because this unbalanced time of possession is not fair.
In Texas, you can request a modification of the custody order based on a substantial change in circumstances and the best interests of the child. The fact that the other parent has had more time with the children and it has been unbalanced for three years could be viewed as a substantial change.
- Gather evidence of the current custody arrangement and how it affects the children.
- Show why it’s in the children’s best interests to spend more time with their father.
Do you have any documentation or witnesses that can support your claims?
what does Texas Rule of Civil Procedure *: say
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure * outlines the requirements for attorneys when they appear in court. It states:
- Attorneys must enter an appearance by filing a written document or appearing in court.
- Once an attorney appears, all communication should be directed to them.
- The attorney must inform the court and other parties if they withdraw from the case.
Do you need assistance with how this rule may apply to your custody modification request?
what rule can I provide that gives me the opportunity to have a co counsel help me in a limited scope but that I will be the main pro se counsel
To have a co-counsel assist you in a limited scope while you remain the main pro se counsel, you can refer to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure *.
- Allows an attorney to provide limited scope representation.
- The attorney must file a "Notice of Limited Scope Representation" detailing the aspects of the case they are covering.
- You remain the main counsel while the attorney handles specific tasks.
Would you like more details on how to file this notice?
yes
To file a "Notice of Limited Scope Representation" in Texas, follow these steps:
- The attorney must draft and file a notice outlining the specific tasks they will handle.
- Serve the notice to all parties involved and file it with the court.
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