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Child Custody in Texas
When children are involved, remember that the primary goal of Texas courts is to consider the children's best interests above all else. In evaluating the children's best interests, Texas courts consider three major factors: conservatorship, child support, and visitation.
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Due to the nature of child custody battles, there is never a general answer that can be applied to every situation. There are many free Texas resources that can aid you to better educate yourself about the best way to approach your particular situation. check to learn more.
Child Support and Visitation in Texas
In Texas, the courts follow Texas Family Code Chapter 153 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of support that is to be paid. Texas uses the Income Shares method to determine child support, which means that the level of support is determined by the income of both parents. check to learn more.