Understanding the Texas Standard Possession Order for May 2024

Welcome, everyone! It’s May, and that means it’s time to discuss the Texas Standard Possession Order (SPO) for this month. We’ve got some important details to cover, so let’s dive in. This month, we’ll break down the possession schedule into three main sections: Thursdays, weekend periods of possession, and holiday periods of possession.

Thursdays in May 2024

For non-custodial parents, the Thursdays in May are as follows:

• May 2nd
• May 9th
• May 16th
• May 23rd
• May 30th

However, there’s an important caveat. Thursdays are designated for possession only during the school term. If your children finish school before any of these dates, you will not have possession on that Thursday. The Standard Possession Order specifies Thursdays only during the school term.

What If School Ends on a Thursday?

A common question that arises every year is about the Thursday possession when school ends on a Thursday. While there’s no clear-cut answer, the general approach is that if children are released from school on a Thursday, it still counts as during the school term. Thus, Thursday possession should occur that evening, with the first day of summer starting the next day, Friday.

Weekend Periods of Possession

Weekend periods of possession are straightforward as they apply throughout the entire year. Unlike Thursdays, there’s no restriction to the school term. For May 2024, non-custodial parents will have the following weekends:

• May 3rd (1st Friday)
• May 17th (3rd Friday)
• May 31st (5th Friday)

Custodial parents will have the weekends of:

• May 10th (2nd Friday)
• May 24th (4th Friday)

Interestingly, since May has a 5th Friday, non-custodial parents will have back-to-back weekends, with the next Friday being June 7th, the first Friday of June.

Mother’s Day Considerations

Mother’s Day falls in May, adding a unique twist to the possession schedule. If the custodial parent is the mother, no changes are needed—continue as usual. However, if the non-custodial parent is the mother, she will get an additional weekend for Mother’s Day. This means non-custodial moms will have possession on the following Fridays:

• May 3rd (1st Friday)
• May 10th (Mother’s Day weekend)
• May 17th (3rd Friday)
• May 31st (5th Friday)

Non-custodial moms enjoy Mother’s Day weekend from Friday at 6 PM until Sunday at 6 PM.

Wrapping Up May 2024

That’s the breakdown for May 2024 regarding the Texas Standard Possession Order. These points should clarify any confusion and help you plan your month effectively. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to comment below. I’m here to help!

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Summary of the Video

In the May 2024 update on the Texas Standard Possession Order, the video covers key aspects of possession schedules for non-custodial parents. The video breaks down the possession days into Thursdays, weekends, and holidays.

• Thursdays: Possession occurs on May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, but only during the school term. If school ends before these dates, Thursday possession does not apply.
• Weekends: Non-custodial parents have weekends on May 3rd, 17th, and 31st, while custodial parents have May 10th and 24th. Weekend possession continues through summer as the term restriction does not apply.
• Mother’s Day: If the non-custodial parent is the mother, she gets the additional weekend for Mother’s Day, resulting in possession on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Fridays of May.

The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these schedules and offers to answer any questions in the comments. Viewers are encouraged to like the video and subscribe for updates.