Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

child custody

hello...i was wondering if you are a relative of a child who seems to be having problems with her mother and the child wants to live with you is there a chance that the child would placed with you; even if the child insist that she really wants to live with you?


Asked on 11/17/08, 12:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: child custody

I am unable to give you a definate answer based on the limited information you provided.

What a child wants is NOT binding on a Texas court. If they are over 12 they can state where they prefer to live. However, it's up to a judge to decide what is best for the child.

Both parents would have to be party to this lawsuit.

I strongly urge you to retain legal counsel. You might want to call PATRICIA BUSHMAN on this website. Be sure to tell her that FRAN sent you!

Good luck!

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Answered on 11/17/08, 9:25 pm


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