What if the father of my child is married?
What if the father of my child is married?
Generally, if the biological parents of a child are married, they have the same rights regarding the child. This includes equal rights to have the child with them and spend time with them. They also have the right to make decisions about the child, such as where he or she lives and attends school.
What happens if you have a baby with someone else while married?
If a man fathers another woman’s child while he is married, his wife is not the legal mother of that child. As the legal father of the children born during his marriage, a husband may have custody and parenting time. He may also be responsible for providing child support and health insurance.
What rights does an unmarried father have in Texas?
Unmarried Fathers’ Rights in Texas If the parents of a child are not married at conception or the time of birth, the father has no legal parental rights or obligations. If he wants to have a relationship with the child, he must first establish paternity. Only then can the father seek out custody of any kind.
What age does a child have a say in visitation in Texas?
12 years old
How old does a child have to be to say who they want to live with?
This means that in Family Court proceedings, it is possible for the Court to order that children as old as 14 and 16 be required to live with one parent (e.g. their Mother) even if the children have clearly expressed the view that they wish to live with the other parent (e.g. their Father).
Can a 13 year old decide who they want to live with?
A judge may ask a child who is old enough (typically 12 to 14) which parent he or she prefers to live with the majority of the time. A judge will typically do this outside of the courtroom, to keep the child out of the case as much as possible. A judge will use a third-party evaluator to ascertain the child’s wishes.
