Who decides witness credibility in Texas family court hearings?

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This question has been addressed in 3 Texas court opinion(s), including Kadericka LaQuine Washington v. The State of Texas. The 'preponderance of the evidence' standard used in criminal revocations is the same standard used in family court for protective orders and custody determinations involving family violence. Because proving just one violation is enough to succeed, strategic litigation in one arena can create a 'checkmate' in the other, effectively leveraging criminal misconduct to secure favorable results in high-conflict family law disputes.

Witness Credibility

Who decides witness credibility in Texas family court hearings?