5 topics you might need to address when you co-parent
Children are dealing with a host of complicated issues today. Everything from civil unrest and virtual threats online to environmental hazards and safety in schools impacts our kids. Raising children today is hard enough for parents; doing it after a divorce can make things more…
Overcoming custody challenges when children have half-siblings
The primary purpose of a child custody plan is protecting a child’s well-being, and that can mean preserving the relationships he or she has. This includes relationships with half-siblings. If you are divorcing and there are half-siblings in the picture, there may be challenges to…
Five reasons why sharing custody can be best for everyone
Divorcing parents are in a complicated position. On the one hand, they want what is best for their child, which could mean spending time with both parents. On the other hand, many want to spend as much time with their child as possible, especially when…
Parents: What you should know about the ‘best interests of the child’
Just about any parent going through a custody or visitation dispute wants a resolution that best protects their child. However, parents can have conflicting opinions about what is best for their child, which can make it very difficult to resolve issues. As such, it can…
Mistakes parents make when facing false allegations by an ex
Amid a child custody case, some parents resort to manufacturing complaints or destructive behaviors of their ex to make them look bad. These accusations can be enormously upsetting to the targets of these allegations. While it can feel justified to lash out at the accuser,…
Could a mask affect custody orders?
Parents are navigating a tough time right now, between their kids’ distance-learning and the stresses of coping with a pandemic. And there can be a lot of adjustments to make, particularly when you are a single parent. For instance, parents need to decide how to…
Will the virus impact child custody schedules?
In the last few weeks, COVID-19 has become a primary worry for people around the world. And Gov. Abbott announced a State of Disaster in Texas to curb the virus’ spread by closing down businesses and schools. With schools closed for the next few weeks,…
What to do if your child is refusing visitation
Children can be very upset when it comes to dividing their time between parents. In some cases, a child can refuse to spend time with one parent. This is troubling for any parent. On the one hand, you may not want to make your child…
What happens when Texas parents violate a custody order?
One of the most upsetting family law issues Texans face is child custody. And it is not just determining custody that presents challenges: enforcing custody orders can also be problematic. If you have a custody order in place, you should know what happens when someone…
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