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There are a number of complex matters such as child custody and child support issues that must be handled in divorce or paternity cases. These issues may compromise the rights of a father in court depending on the laws of the state. In the State of Texas, once the biological father of a child has been determined through paternity testing, he obtains certain legal rights and responsibilities.
Father Recognized as a Natural Guardian
The legal father of a child is given the same consideration as the mother when the court determines the time sharing plan with the children. If you were never married to the childs mother, you have the same legal rights as a married father once your paternity is established and you are declared the legal father.
Fathers rights in Texas will also recognize you as a natural guardian of a child and you may be eligible to take legal action to obtain custody of your child. In cases of divorce, the husband is presumed to be the father of the children of the marriage. This presumption is rebuttable, which means that the assumption of husbands fatherhood can be overcome by evidence that the husband is not the father.
Rights of Fathers
Fathers rights in Texas may include time sharing (visitation) or contact rights with the child. These contact rights include physical visits with the child as well as telephone and internet contact. Each case is determined on an individual basis and the court considers a number of factorssuch as the fathers relationship with the child, his experience in child rearing, his work schedule and much morebefore deciding visitation rights.
Fathers have important rights in Texas. If joint managing conservatorship (shared parenting) is awarded, you and your childs mother will share in the responsibility of making all minor and major decisions affecting your childs welfare such as those involving education, health care, religion, illnesses, vacations, and more. You have the right to know what activities your child is involved in and you have the right to partake in those activities. You have the right to your childs school, medical, dental and other records as well as to actively consult with your childs teachers and doctors.
Learn the Truth About Texas Laws
If you are considering divorce, you probably have heard many different things about the laws in the State of Texas. In our experience, most non-lawyers do not understand the law and give you anecdotal, inaccurate and dangerous information. Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC knows the Texas Family Code and will give you an accurate assessment of your individual situation.
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