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Family LawTexas, USA

Texas Family Code: Standard Possession Order

Summary

The Texas Family Code establishes a default visitation schedule intended to ensure frequent contact with both parents. Key Terms: 1. Possessory Conservator (the parent who has visitation rights but not primary physical custody), 2. Managing Conservator (the parent with the legal right to determine the child's primary residence), 3. Possession and Access (the legal terms for 'visitation' and 'custody').

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to visitation on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends of each month.
  • 02.
    Right to 30 days of visitation during the summer break.
  • 03.
    Right to shared holiday time on an alternating basis.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Contempt of court
  • 02.
    Make-up visitation time
  • 03.
    Jail time for repeated interference with possession

Verified Citations

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