When parents need to address child custody issues in family court, some of the key decisions will be related to the conservatorship of their children. In Texas, conservatorship refers to the legal rights and responsibilities of parents regarding their children. It determines who has the right to make important decisions about a child's upbringing, such as their education, healthcare and medical treatment, and religious participation and training. In addition to conservatorship, parents will also need to determine how physical possession and access to their children will be handled.
Types of Conservatorship
In Texas, there are two types of conservatorship:
Joint Managing Conservatorship
Joint managing conservatorship is the most common type of conservatorship in Texas. In these cases, both parents will share the rights and responsibilities for making decisions about their children's upbringing. However, it does not necessarily mean that the parents will have equal amounts of possession and access. Children may live with one parent most of the time while still spending reasonable amounts of time with the other parent.
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