Texas "Unfit" Parent In Custody Case

[MelissaRoseTex]

In a child custody case in Texas, what defines "unfit" parent and limits contact by one parent? I have found "unfit parent" on the web in regards to termination of parental rights; however I am looking for the definition that the Judge or Jury would use to determine who should be the custodial parent vs. who should be the noncustodial parent.

[Baystategirl]

In a child custody case in Texas, what defines "unfit" parent and limits contact by one parent? I have found "unfit parent" on the web in regards to termination of parental rights; however I am looking for the definition that the Judge or Jury would use to determine who should be the custodial parent vs. who should be the noncustodial parent.

primary custody is determined by the best interest of the child. Because a parent is NCP does not make them unfit.

[2boysmama]

What county are you in? I have been dealing with a very smart lawyer in Harris county and she may be able to answer your questions. She is very nice and doesnt charge a dime to just answer some questions. What constitutes an unfit parent in Texas is very broad.

[jojo4]

In a child custody case in Texas, what defines "unfit" parent and limits contact by one parent? I have found "unfit parent" on the web in regards to termination of parental rights; however I am looking for the definition that the Judge or Jury would use to determine who should be the custodial parent vs. who should be the noncustodial parent.

http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/fa.toc.htm

Chapter 153


Both parents may be perfectly fit, but it may be in the child's best interest to determine that one of the parents should retain prirmary managing conservatorship while both parents retain joint possessory conservatorship.

I don't think 'legally unfit' is what you need to be focusing on. You need to be focusing on the best interest of the child.

(for some reason, TX just likes to use big words.)

[chasonbro]

What county are you in? I have been dealing with a very smart lawyer in Harris county and she may be able to answer your questions. She is very nice and doesnt charge a dime to just answer some questions. What constitutes an unfit parent in Texas is very broad.

Im also dealing with a similar case in Harris County, could you for ward the name of your lawyer. Thanks