Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Custody?

On a Split Custody case; If one parent had CPS called for not taking care of child properly(possible endangerment due to recent mental illness such as thoughts of suicide noted) , would the other parent be given automatic permanent custody of the child?


Asked on 7/29/08, 3:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Custody?

Custody, temporary or permanent, is never automatic. One parent may or may not be the best conservator; but it does not automatically follow that the remaining parent is. The court will order a hearing to make that determination.

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Answered on 7/29/08, 4:27 pm


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