Child Custody

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...

As a divorced or separated father, nothing can be more precious than the time you spend with your child. After all, this is your legal right unless ruled otherwise by the court. However, it is not uncommon for some exes to interfere with an existing custody and...

When your children reside in another state, parenting time can feel like your most valuable commodity. You don’t want to miss a second of time with your kids. You or your co-parent could relocate to minimize the distance between you, but that might mean that one of...

Parents don’t necessarily want someone watching them while they visit and interact with their children. Unfortunately, there are situations during divorce cases and other times where supervised visits are ordered by the court. When this happens, you may be frustrated...

Your custody order may have taken weeks to negotiate or required extensive litigation in the Texas family courts. Once you have an order in place explaining how you should divide time with the children and share other parental responsibilities, both parents should...

Parental divorce always comes with some stress and uncertainty for children. That’s true even when their parents focus on their happiness and well-being. One important thing parents can do is make sure they feel comfortable and welcome in both of their homes. If one...