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What Exactly is a Standard Possession Order?

What Exactly is a Standard Possession Order?

A Breakdown of the Texas Standard Possession Order

What is a Standard Possession Order (SPO) in Texas?

The Texas Legislature has made clear in the Texas Family Code §§153.3101 through 153.317, that a Standard Possession Order (or SPO) is in the best interest of the child. This is a presumption that may be rebutted if not in the child’s best interest. While many parents know generally what a Standard Possession Order entails (every other weekend, alternating holidays, etc.), the particulars are often unclear. Read More “What Exactly is a Standard Possession Order?”

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