Mom ARRESTED Immediately After Custody Exchange! #childsupport #divorce

Mom ARRESTED Immediately After Custody Exchange!

Mom was refusing to come to court

Case Summary: Benton Child Custody

This case involves a custody dispute between Cameron Patterson (the father) and Lacrecia J. Benton (the mother) regarding their daughter, Leilani. The mother, Miss Benton (also referred to as Miss Minton), has a history of non-compliance with court orders.

Key Issues and Timeline

Initial Order: A temporary order regarding conservatorship and visitation was issued on November 20th, but no primary conservator was named, nor was child support established.
Mother's Non-Compliance: Miss Minton has failed to update her address and has changed her phone number multiple times. She also failed to appear in court.
Custody Exchange: The child was exchanged on December 29th instead of December 28th.
Mother's Arrest: Within 24 hours of the exchange, Miss Minton was arrested and is currently incarcerated in Williamson County Jail. She faces charges in both Bell County and with the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Court Hearing Objectives

Temporary Custody: To determine who should have primary custody of the child, given the mother's incarceration.
Visitation: To determine visitation rights for the mother, considering her current situation.
Address: The mother has been failing to update her address with the court.
Jurisdiction: To confirm the child's residency to avoid jurisdictional complications.

Legal Terms and Concepts

Pro Se Litigant: An individual representing themselves in court without an attorney. The Judge mentioned that someone was previously considered a pro se litigant but is no longer in that status.
Custodial Parent (CP): The parent with whom the child primarily resides.
Primary Conservator: In Texas, this parent has the legal right to make most decisions for the child.
Sole Managing Conservator: A parent who has the exclusive right to make decisions for the child, without input or agreement from the other parent.
Temporary Orders: Court orders put in place while the case is pending, often addressing urgent needs.
Possession Orders: Orders specifying when each parent has physical custody of the child.
Standard Possession Order: A common visitation schedule in Texas, typically involving weekends and holidays.
Child Support: Financial payments made by one parent to the other to support their child.
Medical Support: Orders requiring a parent to provide health insurance for the child.
Minimum Wage Presumption: Using the minimum wage as a starting point to calculate child support for a parent with limited or no documented income.
Family Violence: Acts that cause harm or create fear of harm between family members.
Non-Disclosure: An order that limits or prohibits communication between the parents.
Neutral Location: A safe, public place for exchange of custody when parents are unable to meet peacefully.
App Close: A messaging app used for communication between parents, to provide a record of communication.
Acknowledgment of Paternity: A legal document signed by a man admitting he is the father of a child.
DNA Paternity Analysis: A test to determine the biological father of a child.
Bond: A payment made to secure release from jail, often with conditions.
Restricted Area/Save Zone: Conditions of a bond that may limit where an individual is allowed to go to protect the safety of a potential victim.
Redirect: When an attorney questions their witness again after they've been questioned by the other side.

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