Custody hearing between Julie Caldwell and Benjamin Hill. Here's a summary of the key issues and the judge's ruling:

Key Issues:

Both sides mention a CPS case that was closed.
Conservatorship: Caldwell requests to be named sole managing conservator, citing communication issues and concerns about Hill's wife and older children. Hill wants joint managing conservatorship.
Visitation: The initial proposed visitation schedule involves Hill having the first, third, and fifth Sundays from noon until Monday after school, with pick-up and drop-off at the Grand Prairie police station. Caldwell wants no overnights due to concerns about the older children living in Hill's home and her children's stated preference not to stay overnight.
Communication: Both parties request non-disclosure of their contact information and agree to use the app "Close" to communicate.
Judge's Ruling:

The judge finds that family violence has occurred, largely based on Caldwell's testimony about the threats. Due to the inability of the parents to reach agreements, the judge awards sole managing conservatorship to Caldwell. The judge orders a visitation schedule of the first, third, and fifth Sundays, from noon until the children return to school on Monday morning. The judge emphasizes that third parties should not be involved in the parents' communication. Both parties are ordered to use the "Close" app for communication, and their addresses and phone numbers will be kept confidential. Court costs are assigned to Mr. Hill. The judge essentially dismisses the claims of threats made by Caldwell, finding them less credible than the threats made by Hill and his wife.

Points of Contention:
The involvement of other adults in the children's lives and their influence on the conflict is a major concern for the judge.
The judge's decision reflects a prioritization of the children's safety and well-being, recognizing the parents' inability to co-parent effectively. The ruling attempts to minimize conflict and encourage responsible communication between the parents.

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