Q: Hello. I am separated and have 50 50 with my 9 year old daughter. The father is very controlling. He says that I need
His permission to take her places. For example, I want to take her to a museum for an exhibit that she will love, although he said no because it is too dangerous because it is in the city. He says that he can take her there and anywhere because he is a man and can protect her. Does he have the right to do this?
A:
Under Texas law, when parents have joint managing conservatorship (Texas's term for joint custody), both parents typically share the rights and duties of a parent. This means that unless otherwise specified by a court order, each parent has the right to make decisions about the child's welfare during their respective periods of possession.
If there are no specific restrictions placed by the court on your rights as a joint managing conservator, you generally have the right to make decisions about day-to-day activities and emergencies. This would typically include the ability to take your child to a museum during your period of possession.
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