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Petition Custody Form With Child In Harris
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How To File For Custody of a Child in Texas Step 1: Determine the Correct Court. Step 2: Complete the Required Forms. Step 3: File the Petition. Step 4: Serve the Other Parent. Step 5: Prepare for Mediation. Step 6: Attend the Court Hearing. Step 7: Follow the Court's Decision.
Achieving sole custody can be a difficult thing, especially if the other parent is involved in your child's life. You will likely need to demonstrate to the court that sole custody is in the best interest of the child.
A trial for child custody can take days, weeks, or even months, particularly when the case is contested by either parent. In the end, it's likely a judge will look over the information and documents provided by each parent's legal representation to determine which parent should be awarded custody.
Common Possession Time-Sharing Schedules These include: The 4-3 schedule, where the child spends three days a week with one parent and then four days a week with the other parent. The 2-2-5-5 schedule, where the child is with each parent for a two-day period, followed by a five-day period with each parent.
In Harris County, you can file your pro se petition and waiver in-person at the Harris County Civil Intake Office located on the first floor of the Civil Courthouse located at 201 Caroline Street. Civil intake office hours are 8 AM - PM Monday to Friday.
An uncontested custody case could take only a couple of months or less. However, the process can take over a year if it's contested. Many fall between these two extremes, and most parents eventually settle with the help of a mediator. Sometimes there are good reasons to go to a trial on a custody matter.
Texas law does permit a parent to petition the court to voluntarily relinquish his or her parental rights. It requires an affidavit of voluntary relinquishment, but it also requires a petition, proper service of process, usually an appointment of a guardian ad litem and maybe an attorney ad litem.
The legal definition of an unfit parent is when the parent through their conduct fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.
In Harris County, you can file your pro se petition and waiver in-person at the Harris County Civil Intake Office located on the first floor of the Civil Courthouse located at 201 Caroline Street. Civil intake office hours are 8 AM - PM Monday to Friday.