Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Custody and drinking

My question is: Is there a Texas State Law that says a custodial parent can not have a drink while in possession of their child or 24 hours before that child returns? I have filed for divorce and that is what my husband is telling me - that I cant even have a glass of wine at home or a drink out at dinner and that it is state law.


Asked on 1/11/07, 11:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Custody and drinking

Ask your H to give you a copy of that law and ask for a copy of his law degree.

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Answered on 1/11/07, 11:54 am
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: Custody and drinking

It's not written anywhere I can find.

However, I often include such a paragraph in a final decree of divorce. It is usually mutual.

If drinking is an issue, then I usually recommend that you stop drinking so that the issue is "off the table."

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Answered on 1/11/07, 5:02 pm


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