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Children are not capable of making decisions or taking care of themselves when they are young. In Texas, parents are legally required to care for their children until they reach the age of 18. After a divorce, one parent becomes the custodial parent responsible for caring for any minor children (under the age of 18) they have. The custodial parent has the legal right to determine what’s best for their child. A Tomball custodial parent attorney can help you retain these rights.
Texas courts determine the custodial parent based on several factors, including the stability of the living situation and the overall parenting abilities. Eaton Family Law believes that both parents should be able to make decisions and be involved in their child’s life. However, the custodial parent will typically be the primary caregiver and decision-maker. The custodial parent is required to keep the noncustodial parent informed of any updates in the child’s life, and both parents are expected to cooperate.
The custodial parent role comes with many responsibilities. They must respect the visitation schedule and stay on top of child support payments from the noncustodial parent. The custodial parent must also consult significant decisions about the child’s life with the noncustodial parent, as the noncustodial parent has an equal right to determine their child’s health, safety, and happiness. Our Tomball child custody lawyers can help clarify each parent’s specific rights.