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PJC 216.3

C ONSERVATORSHIP AND S UPPORT —O RIGINAL S UITS

PJC 216.3 Possessory Conservatorship Contested PJC 216.3A Possessory Conservatorship Contested— For Only One Party

If, in answer to Question 1, you did not name PARTY managing conservator of the child , then answer Question 2. Otherwise, do not answer Question 2. QUESTION 2 Should PARTY be named possessory conservator of the child ? [Use the following paragraph only if the possessory conservatorship of a parent is contested.] A parent who is not appointed managing conservator shall be appointed pos sessory conservator unless the appointment is not in the best interest of the child and possession or access by the parent would endanger the physical or emotional welfare of the child. A parent who is not appointed managing or pos sessory conservator may be ordered to perform other parental duties, including paying child support. Therefore, answer this question “Yes” unless you find from a preponderance of the evidence that appointment of PARENT is not in the best interest of the child and that possession or access by PARENT would endanger the physical or emotional welfare of the child . Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ PJC 216.3B Possessory Conservatorship Contested— For More Than One Party QUESTION 2 Should any of the following persons be appointed possessory conservator of the child ? Do not name any person you named managing conservator in Question 1. Otherwise, you may name any, all, or none of the listed persons. [Use the following paragraph only if the possessory conservatorship of a parent is contested.]

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