Who Can File A Child Custody Suit
Because there are many care situations a child can be placed in there can be a number of people involved in a child’s life with the right to file for a child custody suit. So before acting one needs to first determine if they are eligible.
In the state of Texas, a child custody suit may only be filed by a person with proper “standing�. That person is someone who has a legally protected interest in the child and not every person may file a child custody suit with respect to any child.
A child custody suit is commenced under Title V of the Family Code. TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.002. Family Code section 102.003 lists persons who can file a suit.
Learn more about who can file a child custody suit by visiting the website here at texas child custody law.
