What Happens to the KIDS in a Texas Family Law Case?

Ever wish the rules around Texas custody were written in plain English? Hunt Law Firm attorneys, Alex Hunt and Elena Smith, taking you behind the legal labels to explain how courts handle decision-making (conservatorship), time with each parent (possession schedules), and the money piece (child support)—and where thoughtful agreements can make life smoother for everyone.

With clear examples, we unpack the “bed, heads, meds, ed” framework that divides key parental rights: who sets the child’s primary residence, how psychological and psychiatric care is decided, who makes non-emergency medical calls, and how educational choices and school enrollment work in real life. We also get candid about joint vs. exclusive rights, why “independent” decision-making can backfire for medical issues, and how tiebreakers like pediatricians or principals actually play out.

From Standard Possession Orders to their expanded versions, we map the time split most Texas families see, the logic behind Thursday overnights and weekend rotations, and why summers and holidays rebalance the calendar. You’ll hear practical tips on using visual calendars to reduce friction, plus when to consider a custom schedule for offshore shifts or irregular work. We address the 50/50 question head-on—when it can work, when courts resist it, and how to build credibility if that’s your goal.

On child support, we demystify net monthly resources, the Attorney General’s calculator, and common deviations for kids with special needs. We clarify medical and dental support obligations, why vision typically isn’t required by statute, and the legal limits on ordering college or extracurricular costs (and how parents can still agree to share them). If you want fewer surprises and more confidence navigating Texas family law, this guide gives you the map and the mile markers.

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