Divorce is a bear: an unrelenting adverse situation that demands your attention until its legally resolved. Even after the divorce is final and the papers are signed, you'll still have to manage its side-effects for years to come. That all may sound doom and gloom,...

After a couple has gone through a divorce, it is common for them to feel some level of hostility or bitterness toward their ex-spouse. While a custodial parent may try to use the children as leverage to get back at the ex and deny them visitation rights, this is...

Divorced parents in Texas do not have to agree on every aspect of co-parenting to do it effectively. However, in some situations, one parent may be toxic and try to use the co-parenting relationship to manipulate the other parent. This can make a difficult situation...

After the difficult process of a divorce, a parent and child may sometimes face the additional challenge of the parent having to move a long distance away. When this happens, the parent may worry about how to maintain the relationship. Parents can keep in touch with...

A schedule for child custody and visitation is something most parents in Texas must create if they are getting a divorce, but they may encounter some additional challenges if their child is still an infant. The purpose of visitation with infants is to ensure that the...

There are situations in which some separated or divorced Texas parents may be concerned about the safety of their children with the other parent. This could be leading up to custody negotiations during a divorce, or it may happen after a divorce. Whenever it occurs, a...

Once parents in Texas have gone through a divorce, they still face the challenge of helping their children adjust to their new living situation. Fortunately, they can make this adjustment less difficult by supporting the child's relationship with the other parent.This...

Some parents in Texas who are going through a divorce might wonder whether sole or joint custody would be best for their children. Studies have shown that even young children benefit from joint custody arrangements. The work of one psychologist was endorsed by more...

Divorce can, at times, mean a complete separation between the two ex-partners. When children are involved, there is usually a lot of interaction between the two divorced parents. This can create frustration and stress for all involved.Under ideal circumstances, the...

There are a number of families in Texas facing their first year celebrating the holidays while at the same time dealing with the aftermath of divorce. Some of the new challenges they face include ferrying children back and forth between different homes and dealing...