As a new parent, the thought of leaving your son or daughter with a stranger may make your skin crawl. After all, no one knows how to care for your child quite as you do. Still, because you cannot always be with the young one in your family, you have learned to trust...
After your divorce, you may consider moving out of state. As a parent, you cannot simply make the decision and your plans, and then hit the road. Rather, you must account for your child custody arrangement and how your plans to relocate might affect it. If you want to...
If you and your spouse are parents facing divorce, a major concern will be how best to raise your children and help them adjust. Children are a top priority in the state of Texas and the legislature proved it by passing the Children’s Bill of Rights. About the...
When you split up from your spouse, there are important decisions to make regarding what your relationship with your children will look like in the future. Child custody refers to your rights and responsibilities as a parent. There are two different types of child...
For children of divorced couples, their best interests generally include meaningful and frequent contact with both parents. When both parents can uphold their stability, kids thrive more than those who may have difficulties maintaining a relationship with their...
If you and your partner are splitting up, and you are parents, you may be wondering how the court makes custody decisions. The court does accept a parenting plan agreement if the two of you can come to a decision together, although it must be in the best interest of...
Even though you no longer want to be in a marriage with your husband or wife, you recognize the importance he or she plays in the upbringing of your children. For that reason, you probably are amenable to sharing custody after your divorce. If so, you may have to see...
When the parents of a Texas child end their romantic relationship or marriage, the responsibility of deciding where their shared child should live and when often falls on the state’s family court system. The courts refer to the same set of factors when making such...
Exchanging your children when you share custody with your ex in Texas may not always be the most pleasant experience. However, consistent tension can increase your children's anxiety and make the whole situation quite dreadful if you do not make an effort to act...
You and your ex-spouse obviously had some valid reasons for ending your marriage. Still, because two parents tend to provide optimal outcomes for children, you chose to enter into a co-parenting arrangement. If your ex-spouse is not complying with the terms of your...
