PARENTAL ALIENATION:
"Parental Alienation, or Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), occurs when a parent intentionally pits the child against the other parent in an attempt to cause discord or distance in their relationship." loveducotelaw.org 2018
https://www.loveducotelaw.com/child-custody-attorneys-sugar-land/what-is-parent-alienation/ ~ Parental alienation is one of the most damaging acts in custody relationships. Texas Courts take this child affecting behavior very seriously .
Pro Se Representation: In Texas civil cases, you have the right to represent yourself. See Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 7 and 120. Start by first consulting an attorney and only then begin looking for legal help in TexasLawHelp directory. - TexasLawHelp.org, 2023
https://texaslawhelp.org/guide/a-guide-to-representing-yourself-in-family-court/?tab=
Important Note: Cases initially handled by an attorney, versus pro se, often achieve higher success rates with more favorable outcomes.
Judge vs. Jury Trial: Texas judges typically handle issues like child custody and child support. However, there are multiple circumstances where a jury is allowed in family law cases. - Texas Family Code Section 105.002
Judgements: On average, only 1 in 5 custody cases result in fathers being awarded primary custody (sole or joint managing conservatorship). The percentages among minority fathers is even less. - Urban Institute Study, 2021
Single-Parent Households: In Texas, approximately 35% of children live in single-parent households, according to America First Policy Institute(AFPI). This translates to roughly 2.5 million children. The majority of these single-parent households are headed by mothers. - AFPI, 2022
Custodial Demographics: Custodial fathers in Texas were more likely to be non-Hispanic White (62.9 percent) and less likely to be Black (<12.1 percent). ~ U.S. Census, 2022
Judge vs. Jury Trial: Texas judges typically handle issues like child custody and child support. However, there are multiple circumstances where a jury is allowed in family law cases. - Texas Family Code Section 105.002
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