Frisco Family Law Attorneys

Clearing Up Conservatorship of Children

In divorce cases where parent-child relationships are affected, the court appoints a conservator in order to provide for the child. Texas law designates a conservator as someone to provide for the child. A conservator makes major decisions for a child, is given possession of the child, and must financially support the child.

Parents as Conservators

Parents can be named joint managing conservators voluntarily or in cases determined by the court. In order to be joint conservators, parents basically must agree on several key points:

• The primary residence of the child, sometimes a specific geographic location
• The specific duties of each parent in providing for the child’s support, care, and education
• The regular life and patterns of the child

When a parent is appointed the sole managing conservator, he or she has more to provide for the child. Although a sole managing conservator is entitled to receive financial aid from the other parent, he or she has a much larger responsibility than in the joint managing conservatorship, including:

• Decisions made regarding the physical and mental health of the child
• Representation of the child regarding legal action
• Agreement to the child’s marriage and service in the armed forces
• Educational decisions
• Determination of employment

Connecting with the Frisco Family Lawyers

Divorce with children involved can often be a difficult and painful process. If you have questions regarding conservatorship or any other aspect of divorce, please contact Alexander & Associates, Frisco family law attorneys, at 972-420-6570.