The rules are different in family law practice — that is, the “rules” with a lowercase “r.” The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Rules of Evidence are the same, and family law judges follow principles established by decisions in earlier cases. However, despite this similar framework, many factors differentiate family law from other practice areas.
1. Children. The majority of family law cases involve children. In family court, the best interest of the child always is the primary consideration in determining questions of managing conservatorship, possession, and support of and access to the child.
