Blog Posts: Non-Parent Rights

What is “Significant Impairment” and how do I prove Significant Impairment it in Court?

Understanding the Significant Impairment Burden in Texas Family Law In Texas family law, the most common burden (legal standard applied to the Judge’s decision) in custody cases is simply the “best interests of the child.” However, in special circumstances, the Courts must apply a more difficult burden known as “Significant Impairment.” Significant Impairment is a… More