Child Custody

Child custody disputes can be emotionally charged and legally complex, especially in Texas.  Parents often make unintentional mistakes that can adversely affect their chances of gaining custody. Understanding these pitfalls is necessary for anyone caught in a dispute....

When parents divorce, one of their tasks is to determine the custody arrangement that best suits their children's needs. Bird nesting is an option that is gaining traction. In this type of arrangement, the children do not move between their parents' separate...

During and following a divorce, how to share custody of your children becomes a major topic of discussion. You and your former spouse have to decide how to split time with your kids. Every family has outside influences that affect day-to-day life. When creating a...

Texas family court recognizes that circumstances often change following a custody order. Parents may petition for custody modification in the same court that produced the original order. Grounds for modification The parent requesting to modify the order must...

A fresh start is on the horizon as you finalize your divorce. One of the things you look forward to most is creating new memories with your children, such as planning a summer getaway. However, you might find yourself questioning if you need your ex-spouse's...

Going through a divorce is never easy, especially when there are young children in the family. Child custody is often one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. In Texas, you have several options for these arrangements, and it is essential to understand the...

Raising a child is extremely expensive. Because of that, parents often get tax benefits by claiming their child as a dependent in their taxes. However, both parties cannot claim the child as a dependent on their separate taxes after divorce. So how can divorced...

As co-parents go about their respective lives following a divorce, circumstances might necessitate a large-scale move to another state. While the custodial parent cannot simply move across borders without the official consent of their co-parent or the court, the...

When deciding on custody arrangements, it is not just about what is best for the parents. In fact, choosing what is best for the child is arguably much more important, both in the eye of the law and in the eye of most people. What is joint custody? As Psychology Today...

When you and your child’s other parent decide to part ways in Texas, you may end up sharing custody and parenting time. Typically, this means your child may have to move back and forth between your home and that of his or her mother or father. While there is a period...