Texas parents may be interested in learning that in December, the Obama administration formalized a rule designed to reduce the amount of child support debt that people have to pay while they're imprisoned. In 2010, more than 50,000 federal prisoners had child support...
Month: December 2016
Divorce mediation can protect your children during divorce
Divorce is hard on children. It can be emotionally difficult to watch the two people they love most fighting. Particularly in cases where custody or support is contested, children can feel like they are in the middle of an impossible situation. If they are expected to...
Divorce after a long marriage
When Texas couples who have been married for decades decide to divorce, they often face specific legal and financial challenges. Unlike couples who have only been married for a few years, spouses in long-term marriages often have highly entangled finances that are not...
How does international adoption work?
Adopting a foreign child can be a rewarding experience. However, Texas residents who wish to adopt such children should first be aware of all the laws related to international adoption. Because adoption laws differ among countries, some countries will not allow...
The need for child support for single Texas parents
Over the past two decades, it has become more common for children to be born to parents who are not married. The rate of children being born to unmarried parents was around 33 percent as of 2000. However, that figure has since risen to 40 percent, where it has...
Helping children through a divorce
For Texas parents and their children alike, divorce can be a stressful experience. However, research shows that parents will need to process and understand their own emotions before they can be there for their children. It is common for kids to show signs of anxiety...