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Texas will grant one parent ?full custody? ? or sole managing conservatorship ? if that parent can convince the court that doing so is in the child's best interests. But you will need to have a strong and effective argument to convince the court.

The unfit parent may have a history of domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, child neglect, felonious behavior, parental alienation, sexual abuse, or many other behaviors that would put a child at risk of various types of harm. It is up to the Judge to decide if a parent is unfit.

In order to get a court order for child support, custody, or visitation, you will need to file a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship, or SAPCR ("sap sir").

At What Age Can a Child Refuse Visitation in Texas? In Texas, there is no age under 18 that allows for a child to refuse visitation. Visitation is the right of the parent, and it cannot be taken away by the custodial parent or child. The only option would be for the custodial parent to request a modification of orders.

You cannot simply deny visitation rights to the other parent if your child does not want to see them. However, you can consider filing for modification of your current visitation agreement if there is evidence that the child's physical or emotional well-being is at risk due to the visits.

While it's possible to pursue custody without a lawyer, this is generally not recommended. Some custody cases turn into bitter battles. Even if you think your ex will be amicable or that your case is not complicated, don't make the mistake of assuming it will be easy or that you won't run into snags.