Q: What are my steps to help secure at least 50 50 custody of our 3 kids during divorce?
Neither one of us are unsafe around them. I just dont want to lose them if we end up getting divorced. What are my best options as the husband to help keep it even time?
A:
One thing that courts consider when devising a parenting plan is how much each parent is involved with the children before the divorce, being a big part of the kids' life can have a big impact on the result of a child custody case.
That being said, the standard possession order is presumed by courts to be in the best interest of children. You can find the standard possession in the Texas Family Code or by doing a quick google search, it may work well for you so I suggest talking the time to understand it. You can also reach out to an attorney to explain it to you.
A 50/50 schedule is not usually awarded by courts, one reason is that it may not work well logistically, for example, if the kids are switching houses each week then the parents have to live close to each other for the children to easily attend school, this may not work well for the parents. It isn't impossible to get a 50/50 schedule, but the best place to get something like that is in mediation. I suggest you consult with a lawyer to help you develop a strategy to achieve your goals, it may be that a 50/50 is what works best for you.
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