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Family LawTexas, USA

Texas Family Code Section 153.131 (Presumption of JMC)

Summary

Establishes a legal starting point that both parents should be appointed joint managing conservators unless there is evidence of domestic violence or child abuse.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to share in the legal decision-making for the child's upbringing.
  • 02.
    Right to equal access to the child's medical, dental, psychological, and educational records.
  • 03.
    Right to be consulted regarding the child's health and welfare.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Denial of Joint Managing Conservatorship (JMC) status.
  • 02.
    Imposition of supervised visitation requirements.
  • 03.
    Restriction of rights to access a child's sensitive records.

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