Child Custody

Divorce can be emotionally draining on adults, and this is often heightened for children. Children may not necessarily understand the how and why of what’s happening. One thing that you and your spouse can do is to try to remain as amicable as possible, but your child...

Parents who do not cohabitate but share children with one another have to arrange a parenting plan. They can establish their own schedule for custody and other arrangements for other terms and then submit that paperwork to the courts. They can also litigate and ask a...

Co-parents work as a team to ensure the children have a stable and loving environment to thrive in. The holidays are a time when special activities might make things a bit busier than usual. Co-parents who can work together during this are great role models for the...

Say that you and your significant other decide to start a family without getting married. You both agree that you, as the father, will have unlimited parental rights. Two years later, your relationship is over, and you are having trouble gaining access to your child....

Under Texas state law, the primary consideration in custody matters should be the best interest of the children in the household. With a few notable exceptions, judges tend to think of preserving both parental relationships as being in the best interest of the...

You’re technically still married, but you’re going through a divorce with your partner. It’s been going on for a few months, and you feel like the relationship was essentially over for years anyway. You’re interested in starting a new relationship and dating someone...

Working out what to tell your children about your divorce can be challenging. If the end of your marriage is difficult, your emotions may make it hard to think clearly. Whatever your want to tell your kids, whatever you feel they ought to know about your spouse,...

You and your spouse always helped your child with their studies. You oversaw the completion of homework, went to meetings with teachers and encouraged your child to aim for academic excellence.  Now that you are divorced, however, how do you both remain involved in...

Every year, your child looks forward to celebrating his birthday. Don't let your divorce ruin the festivities. Talk to your ex and decide the best way for the two of you to peacefully celebrate your child's birthday. Take into consideration what your child wants to do...

You and the other parent of your children have equal input in child care decisions and daily life when the whole family lives together. When you separate or divorce, there will be a significant portion of your children's daily lives that you have little control over...