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The following are three methods parents may use to come to an agreement without going to the courtroom: mutual agreement, mediation and collaborative divorce.

File a SAPCR Once you file for divorce, you must ask the court to consider giving you full custody. You'll file what's called a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship, or a (SAPCR). Lawyers pronounce it as ?SAP-sir.? The sooner you file a SAPCR, the better.

The amount of the filing fee will vary depending on the county in which the case is filed, but it can range anywhere from $250 to $500 or more. Additionally, some courts may require a separate fee for a parenting class or other educational programs, which can add to the cost of filing for custody.

To begin filing for custody of a child in Texas, you must complete and file the appropriate court documents. These documents typically include a petition for custody, a temporary order (if necessary), and any other supporting documents required for your case.

Complete the following forms to open a suit: Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship. Civil Case Information Sheet. Out-of-State Party Declaration (if you or one of the respondents lives outside of Texas) Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs (if you cannot pay the filing fee)

While unmarried parents are the most common parties to file a SAPCR, they are not the only ones who can do so. Other individuals who have a significant relationship with the child or a legal interest in the child's welfare may also have standing to file a SAPCR under specific circumstances.