Co-parenting occurs when parents who are no longer romantically linked continue raising their child or children collaboratively. If you and your children’s other parent are no longer together, it’s certainly possible to be effective co-parents and provide your...
Divorce is a challenging chapter in many families' lives, especially when children are involved. The decision to separate often comes with the difficult choice of where the kids will reside. While common practice may be selling the marital home so the parents can move...
Tensions can be high in the aftermath of a divorce or non-marital split. This can be a problem for parents who share children and the children themselves. What can you and your co-parent do to more effectively work together in the best interests of their children? Aim...
Filing for a divorce does not automatically terminate your marriage. It is a legal process that involves settling multiple issues. If you and your spouse will not be able to work together to resolve your disputes, court intervention may be necessary. When that...
In the complex landscape of divorce, child custody becomes a pivotal point of concern. Texas, like many states, prioritizes the best interests of the child when determining custody arrangements. While the legal process mainly relies on the court's discretion, some...
When the situation calls for it, moving homes is inevitable. Relocation can be a sensitive issue for parents with children they share with an ex-spouse or partner. If not appropriately addressed, it can lead to cumbersome disputes. One of the possible questions you...
If you are getting a divorce and share children with your spouse, determining how to split parenting could be one of your biggest challenges. If left to a court, the child’s best interests would be the overriding factor in any decision. But what does that mean? Your...
In Texas, a parent’s legal right to their children is conservatorship. The type of conservatorship the court awards to each parent determines the extent of their parental rights and obligations. The default in Texas family courts is usually joint managing...
You know things in your divorce went from bad to worse when normal disagreements have escalated into destructive behaviors intentionally disrupting and damaging your life. Without a referee addressing the intense friction between you and your spouse, your child may...
Texas laws presume that divorcing parents must be joint managing conservators, meaning both have the authority to create important life decisions for their child. Notably, this presumption does not mean each parent would have an equal time with their child. Primary...