Sole Managing Conservatorship in Texas

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When it comes to child custody in Texas, it is legally known as “conservatorship.” Although state courts often award parents involved in a custody dispute “joint managing conservatorship” since having a continuous relationship with both parents is typically in the best interest of the child, there are some circumstances where one parent acts as a “sole managing conservator.” However, attempting to obtain sole custody can result in a hotly contested dispute with the other parent.

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If you wish to obtain sole managing conservatorship in Texas, the Houston family law attorneys at The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC can review your case, determine your available legal options, and help you obtain the most favorable results. The legal team can walk you through the process and provide the necessary resource to benefit your case.

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Sole Managing Conservator & Possessory Conservator

Although both parents are given rights and duties through a sole managing conservatorship, the parent given the responsibility as sole managing conservator has exclusive rights to make most decisions about the child, such as designating a child’s primary residence, choosing where the child goes to school, and consenting to the child’s medical and surgical treatment. These decisions can be made without consulting the other parent.

The following are the common reasons why a judge might give sole managing conservatorship to one parent:

• The other parent has a history of domestic violence
• The other parent abuses or neglects the child
• The other parent has a history of alcohol or drug abuse
• The other parent is consistently absent in the child’s life

If one parent is assigned as the sole managing conservator, the other will be considered the “possessory conservator.” This parent may still have the right to child visitation; however, the rights of the possessory conservator are limited or restricted to protect the best interests of the child.

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The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC is based in Houston, TX, as well as The Woodlands, Kingwood, Galveston, Atascocita, Waller, Chambers, Liberty, Fort Bend, Conroe, Brazoria, and Montgomery County areas. Whether you wish to resolve this family law matter through mediation or court litigation, let the firm’s Houston family lawyers help you and your child get a fresh start in life.

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