Parents who share child custody have faced considerable obstacles in recent months. And with the start of a new school year around the corner, many parents are anticipating even more adjustments. For some parents, these changes prompt them to consider custody...
Month: December 2020
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...
EnJOYing your holiday season
For some, the holidays become a tug of war between scheduling conflicts, custody orders, balancing finances, balancing kid activities, reminders of loss and accompanying grief; not to mention, the baking, the wrapping, the cleaning [repeat], the visitors, working from...
Is it time to create a postnuptial agreement?
When people marry, they often hope to grow old together. As romantic of an idea as this is, growing old together can be a messy, complicated journey. During this time, spouses can go through changes that can either reinforce their commitment to each other or push it...
What happens if I don’t pay child support in Texas?
Paying child support is a financial obligation that many parents would prefer to avoid. Some see it as a punishment; others would simply rather have more time with their child. Some parents experience events that make paying child support all but impossible. For these...
Going through a divorce? 3 places you may want to avoid
Divorce can be quite disorienting. You may not realize how you got to this point in your marriage, and you may not be sure where you are going in the future. And you might not even know where you stand right now. Considering how confusing this time can be, it is not...
Decisions affluent couples may need to make during divorce
When divorcing spouses have substantial assets or are in the public eye, the stakes of a divorce can be exceptionally high. There can be money, reputations and privacy on the line, meaning these parties may have some unique decisions to make. Below are three such...
Holiday gift-giving tips for newly-divorced parents
The first holiday season after divorce can present challenges for parents, including giving their children gifts. Many are navigating economic changes resulting from a divorce; some parents want to "make up" for a difficult year by giving a child whatever he or she...