{"id":11073,"date":"2022-01-03T17:57:53","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T22:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/services\/child-custody\/parenting-schedules\/"},"modified":"2024-06-19T15:46:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T20:46:55","slug":"parenting-schedule","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/services\/child-custody\/parenting-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Parenting Schedules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Understanding Parenting Schedules in Texas <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When sharing custody of children, parents’ biggest concern often revolves around the parenting schedule and how often they will see their kids. While parenting schedules vary based on family and situation, there are a few common possession schedules that are often set by the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard Possession Orders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, the standard possession order under the Texas Family Code dictates that non-primary parents who live within 100 miles of their children have the right to possession on the first, third, and fifth weekends of every month, on Thursday evenings during the school year, on alternating holidays, and for an extended period of time (up to 30 days) during summer vacation. For cases filed on or after Sept. 1, 2021, non-primary parents who reside within 50 miles of their children may elect to have possession pursuant to the expanded provisions of the standard possession order, which allows non-primary parents to have possession of their children for 47% of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the parents live farther than 100 miles apart, the weekend schedule may be reduced to one weekend per month, the midweek visit is canceled, the summer break is extended to 42 days, and a spring break is added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the child’s safety is a concern, a judge can also issue a supervised possession order that requires visits with non-custodial parents to be supervised by a family member or other third party.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Need Help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for a trusted family lawyer to help you with a parenting schedule, we are here to help. Please get in touch with us by completing the form below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n