Custody presumption
Joint Custody Preferred / Encouraged
Tex. Fam. Code § 153.131 & § 153.252
Custody & parenting time in Texas
Public policy favors appointing parents as Joint Managing Conservators; Standard Possession Order applies.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in Texas
Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) or court order.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in Texas
Percentage-of-net-income guidelines.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in Texas
Geographic restrictions common; relocation reviewed under best interests.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in Texas
Protective Orders available under Family Code Title 4.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersTexas fathers' rights FAQ
Texas follows the "Joint Custody Preferred / Encouraged" approach. Public policy favors appointing parents as Joint Managing Conservators; Standard Possession Order applies.
General educational summary of Texas law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed Texas family-law attorney before acting.