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How a DWI arrest or conviction can affect Texas custody and visitation — especially DWI with a child passenger — and how family courts weigh it.

In this article

  • How Texas family courts view a DWI arrest vs. a conviction
  • DWI with a child passenger: the family-law fallout on top of the felony
  • Possession orders, supervised visitation, and modification motions
  • CPS involvement after a child-passenger arrest
  • Protecting your custody position while the criminal case is pending

In the meantime: if your situation is time-sensitive — especially inside the 15-day ALR window — don't wait on a blog post. Browse the DFW DWI attorney directory and contact a listed attorney directly; consultations are free. You may also find our guides on what to do after a DWI arrest and the ALR license process useful right now.

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