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...
Child Custody
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 they have...
Can my child choose to live with me after divorce?
During custody disputes, parents often ask a child what he or she wants when it comes to deciding with which parent a child will live. Understandably, parents often want to know what a child wants, but it is important to recognize if and to what extent a child's...
Five signs you may need to modify your custody order
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...
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...
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...
Understanding paternity in Texas
Many Texans must confront paternity questions, whether they are unmarried parties having a child or couples divorcing amid allegations of infidelity. For some people, the issue of paternity is embarrassing; for others, it is merely a necessary legal process. Whatever...
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 do anything he or she doesn't want...
Five issues that could adversely affect custody rights in Texas
No parent is perfect, and there is no expectation of perfection when courts are deciding child custody in Texas. However, the reality is that there are factors that can work against a parent seeking custody. A child’s happiness and health are at stake, so the courts...
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...