The parties (parents) will present evidence, and then the court will make a decision that the Judge believes will be in the child(ren)’s best interest.
In determining that best interest, courts consider the following, non-exclusive factors in Texas:
● the desires of the child
● the emotional and physical needs of the child now and in the future
● the emotional and physical danger (of one parent) to the child now and in the future
● the parental abilities of the individuals seeking custody
● the programs available to assist the parents
● the plans for the child by these individuals
● the stability of both parties’ homes and any acts or omissions of a parent which may indicate that the existing parent-child relationship is not a proper one
● any excuse for the acts or omissions of a parent.
We will want to prepare our evidence in a logical, easy-to-understand manner, so that our presentation best shows why those factors favor you.
That is why it is important that you take the time necessary to thoughtfully and completely input information into our system. We will discuss all of this with you prior to any hearing or mediation.