In the Interest of V.L.K.

Supreme Court of Texas · Decided 2000-06-22

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JAMES A. BAKER, Justice. This is a child custody case. The issue here is whether the parental presumption, codified in Family Code section 153.131— that it is in the best interest of a child to be with a natural parent unless the appointment would impair the child’s physical health or emotional development — applies in a custody modification suit under Family Code section 156.101. We hold that the parental presumption applie…

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