Dealing with matters of custody already proves tricky even in an average civilian family. Unfortunately, adding one military spouse to the mix has the potential to throw in even more hurdles and complications. How exactly do co-parents handle child custody matters if...
Child Custody
How do you communicate with your co-parent effectively?
Even though you and your former spouse ended your marriage recently, you still have shared children to raise. How does your new relationship change your communication style? Healthline offers communication tips to help co-parents improve in their roles. Understand how...
How fathers earn more parenting time
Texas does not have any legislation that specifically caters to fathers. According to the State Law Library, mothers and fathers have the same rights and responsibilities. However, mothers generally receive much more parenting time than their male counterparts. If you...
When can you modify child custody in Texas?
While a child custody agreement may work when children are young, it often needs changes when they grow older. Even when the parents agree on these changes, you should consider officially modifying your custody agreement with the court. Review the factors that...
Is parallel parenting an option?
Going through divorce is a difficult task for anyone, but it has extra complications for parents. After all, you must handle your own personal matters while simultaneously working things out so that they benefit your child and cause the least amount of harm. To reach...
Should you opt for parallel parenting?
As a divorcing parent looking into different custody and visitation options, parallel parenting serves as a potential point of interest. This form of parallel parenting allows you to reap some benefits of shared custody while simultaneously keeping your distance from...
How can you help your children adjust to two homes?
After a divorce, every member of the family has to adjust to the new way of life. While you and your former spouse adjust, keep in mind that your children also go through an adjustment period. According to Parents, moving between two different households can be a...
A parenting plan, the SPO and understanding possession and access
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, your children and their future will be the top priority. In Texas, divorcing parents must understand parenting plans and the meaning of a standard possession order as well as terms such as possession and access. The SPO...
Can my child decide with whom he or she lives?
The court always looks for what is the best for a child when making custody decisions. It will always use multiple factors to make a determination. Your child certainly can make the judge aware of his or her preference when it comes to custody decisions, but the...
Should I try for sole custody?
Particularly if you do not get along very well with your ex-spouse, the idea of trying to co-parent with him or her may seem like cruel and unusual punishment. Many divorcing parents wonder if it is worth trying to get sole custody of children. While having your...
