Texas law has its own set of definitions concerning child custody and visitation. At our Springer & Lyle Denton, Texas law firm, we help our clients understand these legal terms as we work with them to develop a parenting plan that will address all the factors courts consider when determining child custody. Texas Child Custody Definitions Most states use the terms "custody" and "visitation" when determining which parent, the children will live with and which parent will have visitation rights. In Texas, custody is referred to as "conservator-ship." A parent who has the … [Read more...]