Only in Texas can parents opt for a jury trial over a bench trial for child custody. All other states use the bench trial method, and the judge decides who gets custody of the child.

Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this method of deciding child custody.

Should judges have broad discretion in awarding custody? Why?

Should custody decisions be based, in part, on psychological assessment? Why?

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