Child Custody

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...

A part of the struggle of divorce is to know how you should handle your kids. How can you ease their transition? CNN warns that when parents handle divorce poorly, children may view their family as failures. Do not insult your former spouse When a marriage dissolves,...

There are many difficult aspects of divorce, but figuring out how to move forward with parenting is one of the most challenging. You want to act in the best interests of the children, but you also need to consider your own post-divorce needs as well. In the majority...

Custody cases can easily become contentious, and the stress often leads parents to make decisions that could negatively impact their case. As you navigate the custody process, avoid these common mistakes that could keep you from getting the arrangement you seek....

How to parent children after a divorce can become a difficult issue to solve. Much of your parenting plan boils down to how well you get along with your ex-spouse. If you have difficulties with communication or interacting amicably, you may need to consider parallel...

Custody orders come from a judge and are like any other court order. If the other parent in your situation refuses to abide by the order, you have the right to let the court know and ask for actions to force that person to comply. Texas Law Help explains the courts...

In most custody cases, the parents live close to each other. However, you may have a situation where you live in a different state or far enough away that normal parenting time arrangements are not feasible. According to the Texas Attorney General, the law has...

When you divorce or end your relationship with the other parent of your child, you both have to find a way to work together to parent your child. Known as co-parenting, this new relationship requires a lot of work. Help Guide explains one of the keys to making...