Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Texas:
Does a step parent have the right to discipline a child who is not their own without both parents consent?
Asked on 8/17/09, 9:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Patricia F. Bushman
BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES
Some decree and orders have provisions that no one but the parents may discipline the children. Still, no matter what the parent's divorce or order says, it is much better to leave the discipline to the actual parent.
Answered on 8/18/09, 10:22 am