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...
Child Custody
The difficulty of dealing with divorce during the holidays
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...
Sharing a home to help the kids through divorce
When parents in Texas decide to divorce, they may be particularly concerned about how it will affect their children. There is a number of different child custody arrangements that people can choose depending on what is best suited for their particular family....
Difficult divorce issues
Many people in Texas walk away from a divorce feeling that they got the short end of the stick. Some parents are ordered to pay child support they cannot afford and face serious consequences when they fail to make payments.A divorce can be devastating for individuals...
Making a case for child custody
When divorcing Texas parents decide to file for custody of their children, they may know little about what to expect from the legal system. The thought of going to court can be confusing and even intimidating to many parents. However, by being well-prepared, parents...
Divorced moms and dads in Texas can co-parent effectively
Since divorce is rarely an easy situation for those involved, it is in the best interest of the children and the adults to at least try to keep the co-parenting experience positive for everyone. Often, the court will put a strict child custody and visitation plan in...
Rules for parenting after divorce
Texas parents who are getting divorced might worry about raising their kids after custody and support issues are settled. While the tension that caused the divorce might still be present, parenting, which is about the children and not the adults, can be done...
Drafting parenting plans during a divorce
Going through a divorce with children can be a difficult process for many Texas parents. A divorce or even a separation could mean that parents will no longer get to see their children every day or as normal. In many cases, parents may also have to do additional...
Substance abuse can affect child custody plans
A single parent in Texas may be understandably concerned if their former partner has a substance abuse problem. Family courts prioritize a close child relationship with both parents. However, the effects of drug or alcohol use on that parent-child relationship are...
Establishing child custody can be important
Many parents in Texas may be dealing with issues related to divorce, separation and child custody for the first time, and they may wonder what exactly is meant by the term custodial parent. When used in the family court setting, this term generally means the person...