It's common for parents to relish the back-to-school season while children may dread it. However, there are some adults for whom the return to school inspires stress, rather than an increase in free time. Those who have divorced or separated and who now co-parent...
When parents get divorced, they may end up sharing parenting time with their children. Some parents are able to come to an agreement about this on their own, which the court just has to approve. Other parents need the court to make a ruling and hand down a custody...
In some situations, parents unfortunately have to be away from their children for a significant amount of time. Perhaps the parents were never married, for instance, and paternity had to be established. Maybe one parent struggled with issues such as drug abuse, but...
One parent who is considering divorce may think that their very stressful and unhealthy marital relationship will be sufficient reason for the courts to grant them sole custody. However, many people are surprised to learn that the courts prefer shared custody under...
When child custody is divided between two parents, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the non-custodial parent doesn’t want to have contact with the child when they aren’t together. In the modern day, this often means utilizing different types of electronic...
Congratulations on your engagement! As you plan for a future with your partner, it's important to consider a premarital agreement. This agreement can help protect your rights and interests in the event of a separation or divorce. It can also provide peace of mind,...
Although people have come to think of no-fault divorce as the standard, they are not the only option. Texas is one of many states that still permits fault-based divorces in certain circumstances. When either spouse has evidence of special situations, including...
Sharing custody of your children with your ex is a situation that can easily flare up into significant conflict. Despite having a custody order that clearly establishes your right to visitation or shared custody, the other parent of your children won't give you the...
After divorce, it can be difficult for new co-parents to figure out how to navigate the holiday season. Maybe this is your first year since the divorce. You’ve never had to ask these questions before, and you know that it may be difficult for your children – not to...
Many parents create child custody plans with their co-parents without much difficulty – often to a contrast of their relationship. Their arrangement is typically done through strong communication, determining who’ll have their children at what time and days through...