June 2024 Texas Standard Possession Order | Fathers Day Holiday & More!

June 2024 under the Texas Standard Possession Order brings some unique scheduling considerations, especially around Father’s Day. This blog post breaks down the key points to help parents navigate their possession periods effectively.

Key Points:

1. Thursdays in June: There are no Thursday possession days in June because the summer term begins, and Thursdays are only applicable during the school term.
2. Weekend Possession: Weekend possession periods continue year-round. The non-custodial parent has the first, third, and fifth Fridays of the month, which for June 2024 are June 7th, June 21st, and also back-to-back weekends due to the fifth Friday in May. The custodial parent has the second and fourth Fridays, which are June 14th and June 28th.
3. Father’s Day Considerations: Father’s Day falls on the second weekend in June. If the father is the custodial parent, this weekend remains unchanged. If the father is the non-custodial parent, he gets the weekend of June 14th in addition to his regular weekends. This results in multiple weekends for the non-custodial father: June 7th, June 14th (Father’s Day), and June 21st.
4. Looking Ahead to July: The extended summer possession period could impact the following month, especially if the non-custodial parent has defaulted to the July 1st to July 31st possession period, leading to more continuous time with the children.

This month may seem tricky due to the Father’s Day overlap, similar to how Mother’s Day impacted May. Understanding these nuances helps ensure smooth scheduling for both custodial and non-custodial parents.