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