Reasons for Sole Custody

For the most part, Texas courts find in favor of joint custody wherever possible. However, there are circumstances that a parent can present to show that joint custody could present a hazard to the child’s safety and development.

Some factors taken into consideration by the court might be:

How to Get Sole Custody

Typically, spending regular time with both parents is essential to a child’s emotional and developmental well-being. However, there are instances in which a court will determine that less time or even no time with a parent is in their best interest, in which case they will grant sole custody to the other parent. Under the Texas Family Code, the court might determine a parent is inadequate to care for their child under the following circumstances:

While any court would weigh each of the above factors heavily when determining the custody of a child in Dallas, Texas, they would not consider those factors alone. They would also take into consideration the child’s relationship with each parent, each parent’s ability to care for the child, and the current lifestyle choices of each parent. With that in mind, there are factors that a court would not take into consideration in a child custody case.

Factors That Do Not Affect Custody

There are a number of lesser issues that may convince a court that the best interests of the child or children lie in a sole custody arrangement. Additionally, there are some factors that the Court specifically cannot consider when making a custody decision.

These factors include:

It is important that you seek counsel from a skilled Dallas sole custody lawyer that can help you navigate the custody process.

Helping You Fight for Sole Custody

Seeking sole custody of a child is possible, but it will be difficult due to the presumption under Texas law that a child’s best interests lie in a joint custody arrangement. At Clark Law Group, our compassionate team of Dallas sole conservatorship lawyers has the knowledge and experience to help successfully petition for the best interests of your children.

Call 469-906-2266 or contact us online to schedule your consultation with Clark Law Group. We serve clients in Dallas, Park Cities, and the surrounding areas.