Parenting after divorce looks different for every family. People take different approaches because they might be easier or more peaceful; they might be best for a child or necessary because of geography. Finding the right approach for your circumstances can help you...
Child Custody
Four people who can influence child custody determinations
After a breakup or divorce, parents often worry most about who will get custody of their children. In some cases, parents can agree to share custody or that one person receiving primary custody is in the child's best interests. However, when parents disagree, other...
Four costly consequences of paternity mistakes
People often expect paternity cases to be highly dramatic, thanks to their depiction on daytime talk shows and their use as plot twists in movies. In reality, paternity cases are like any other family legal matter. Yes, they can be emotional, but when you address them...
Helping kids go back to school in the Covid-19 era
Going back to school will likely look very different for kids all across Texas this year. But it can be especially different for children with parents who have recently divorced or separated. Under these circumstances, a child is not just adjusting to new schools,...
What to do if your ex is badmouthing you to your kids
During a divorce or dispute over child custody, some parents can be torn between protecting their children and trying to hurt their ex. This battle can lead to unfortunate situations where a parent unnecessarily compromises the best interests of a child by trying to...
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...
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...
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...