Does having the temporary right to care for a child give me custody? [1]

No, a temporary authorization order under Texas Family Code chapter 35 [2] is not the same thing as having custody. Please read Texas Family Code chapter 35.007(d) [3].  If you are not a parent and need to learn more about filing for custody (“conservatorship” under Texas law), please review (SAPCR) I need a custody order. I am not the child’s parent. [4]

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Family, Divorce & Children [5]
Grandparents & Other Nonparent Caregivers [6]

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[1] https://texaslawhelp.org/faq/does-having-temporary-right-care-child-give-me-custody
[2] http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.35.htm#00
[3] http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.35.htm#35.007
[4] https://texaslawhelp.org/toolkit/sapcr-i-need-custody-order-i-am-not-childs-parent
[5] https://texaslawhelp.org/family-divorce-children
[6] https://texaslawhelp.org/family-divorce-children/grandparents-other-nonparent-caregivers