Child Custody

The division of parenting time can be one of the most contentious elements of a Texas divorce. Parents may worry about losing their connection with their children. They may also worry about the stress that the divorce and custody proceedings might cause.  Parental...

This time of year can be especially stressful for parents who have recently separated or divorced. For families who celebrate Christmas, it often means parents are buying at least some gifts separately for their children.  It’s best when co-parents can work together...

Parents who are splitting up have to work out the terms of a parenting plan so they can continue to raise the children. One thing that some parents don’t think about is how they will handle various childcare situations when they have the children.  Some parents know...

One of the hardest parts of divorce is deciding how the child or children will spend time with each parent. Co-parenting well means deciding how to share time in a way that is fair to everyone and helpful for the children as they go through the difficult transition....

Divorce involving children is one of the most emotionally demanding experiences a parent can go through. Beyond ending a marriage, it involves decisions that directly affect a child’s well-being and future. Handling child custody matters requires patience, emotional...

Taking a break from work and traveling with the kids is of great importance to many parents. It can provide a chance to recharge batteries, spend some quality time together and show your children something new. Divorcing can make taking these vacations more...

Life changes after divorce, and sometimes those changes involve moving to a new city or state. When children are involved, relocating becomes legally complex. You may feel anxious about maintaining your relationship with your child or frustrated by potential...

People who aren’t in a relationship with their child’s other parent will still have to communicate with them for the sake of the kids. This isn’t always an easy undertaking, particularly when there’s tension between the adults.  Determining how to communicate with a...

Going through a divorce when you have children means that you and your ex will each have to plan how to care for the children during your own parenting time. One part of the year that’s particularly challenging is summer, partly because school isn’t in session. ...

When parents divorce, one of the major family matters that needs to be resolved is child custody. Child custody can help maintain each parent’s role in their child’s life.  An arrangement can organize how often each parent is responsible for caring for their child and...