Who decides witness credibility in Texas family court hearings?

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Accepted Answer

This question has been addressed in 2 Texas court opinion(s), including Anum Kamran Sattar v. Ryan Zedrick Hazlitt. To secure a protective order, an applicant must provide credible evidence of physical harm or imminent threats; general "bad behavior," infidelity, or emotional manipulation does not meet the statutory definition of family violence in Texas.

Witness Credibility

Who decides witness credibility in Texas family court hearings?