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Protecting a child’s health and safety through emergency court orders in Texas
https://legiswiki.com/en/p/10118/protecting-a-childs-health-and-safety-through-emergency-court-orders-in-texas
In Texas, protecting a child's health and safety through emergency court orders involves several legal mechanisms designed to provide immediate and temporary custody or protection when a child is at risk of harm. Emergency Custody Orders These are court orders issued to grant temporary custody of a...
Civil remedies and custody modifications due to failure to provide prescribed medication
https://legiswiki.com/en/p/10109/civil-remedies-and-custody-modifications-due-to-failure-to-provide-prescribed-medication
Civil Remedies and Custody Modifications Due to Failure to Provide Prescribed Medication When a parent fails to provide prescribed medication to their child, it can lead to serious concerns about the child's well-being and safety. In such situations, the other parent may seek legal remedies to ensur...
Impact of medical neglect on custody and visitation rights in Texas
https://legiswiki.com/en/p/10111/impact-of-medical-neglect-on-custody-and-visitation-rights-in-texas
The impact of medical neglect on custody and visitation rights in Texas is significant and can lead to serious legal consequences for the neglectful parent. Definition of Medical Neglect in Texas Medical neglect is defined under Texas law as a failure by a person responsible for a child's care to se...
Enforcement of medical decision-making authority in Texas family law
https://legiswiki.com/en/p/10110/enforcement-of-medical-decision-making-authority-in-texas-family-law
In Texas family law, enforcement of medical decision-making authority primarily depends on the type of conservatorship or guardianship established by the court, and the specific provisions in the court orders or parenting plans. Medical Decision-Making Authority in Texas Family Law Guardianship Co...
Differences between family court remedies and criminal prosecution for child neglect
https://legiswiki.com/en/p/10119/differences-between-family-court-remedies-and-criminal-prosecution-for-child-neglect
The key differences between family court remedies and criminal prosecution for child neglect lie in their purpose, procedures, burden of proof, and outcomes: Aspect Family Court Remedies Criminal Prosecution Purpose To protect the best interests of the child and ensure child safety, often foc...

Custody

What is Custody?

Custody refers to the legal and practical relationship between a parent or guardian and a child, involving both the care and decision-making responsibilities for the child. There are two primary types of custody:

Types of Custody

  1. Physical Custody: This involves the physical care and supervision of a child. It determines where the child will live and who will be responsible for their day-to-day care. Physical custody can be sole, where the child lives with one parent, or joint, where both parents share significant periods of physical care.

  2. Legal Custody: This grants the right and responsibility to make major decisions about the child's life, including education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. Like physical custody, legal custody can also be sole or joint, depending on whether one or both parents make these decisions.

Custody Arrangements

  • Sole Custody: One parent has either physical or legal custody, or both, while the other parent typically has visitation rights.
  • Joint Custody: Both parents share either physical or legal custody, or both, allowing them to collaborate on decisions and care for the child.

Custody arrangements are typically determined based on the best interests of the child, often arising in cases of divorce, separation, or other family law proceedings.

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