Pursuant to the Texas Family Code (the "Code"), any party involved in a custody case can request a jury trial. 2. Who Gets Custody 3.An expert in family law jury trials, we invited her on the show today to share her knowledge and give us an indepth look at everything you need to know. In this Scroggins Law Group production, we take a closer look at final trials in divorce and child custody cases in Texas. Explore the option of a bench trial or jury trial in family law court with our experienced family law lawyers. Achieve the best outcome for your case. Texas Family Code § 105.002: In cases involving suits affecting the parentchild relationship, either party may request a jury trial. While a jury can decide on key aspects of custody and residence, the judge oversees the finer details of child support, visitation, and legal rights. Do not make any investigation about the facts of this case. Occasionally, we have a juror who privately seeks out information about a case on trial.