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...

It is the court's job to decide what is in the best interest of the child when it comes to custody cases. The courts will usually presume that the biological parents have the best interests of the child in mind, but what happens when parents are absent or endanger the...

No issue in divorce proceedings is more divisive than child custody and visitation. Spouses may find themselves unable to compromise on any child-related issues during the proceedings. When parents splitting cannot reach agreements regarding child custody and...

As Texan parents, you want what is best for your child in all situations. Unfortunately, the trials and tribulations of divorce may sometimes cloud a person's mental state. They can make harmful, dangerous decisions as a result. For example, a spiteful ex-spouse might...

If you are getting divorced and have children, it is likely that you and your ex-spouse will hold joint custody of your children in the aftermath. Known as co-parenting, this legal division of custody has many benefits for children. Even if you and your ex-spouse...

The need to take care of your children and parent them together never ends, even if the marriage with your ex-spouse is over. Sometimes it feels impossible to put aside your conflict with their other parent, no matter how much you love your children.  Familiarizing...

While filing for divorce, you may worry that a hostile marriage can lead to strife while figuring out conservatorship. However, there are some ways to help ensure you are not caught in the middle of a struggle to take care of your children, including asking questions...

There could be endless obvious or subtle ways for your ex-spouse to disrupt your court-ordered parenting time agreement.  A family or civil court generally handles these matters, according to FindLaw. However, Texas treats extreme violations very seriously and could...

Texas custody orders prevent either parent from relocating with the child unless the other parent agrees or the court allows the move. However, you may worry that the child's other parent will take him or her out of state before the judge makes a final custody...

Fathers in Texas who are working to get custody of their children often fear discrimination or bias in favor of a mother. Part of the reason why this fear exists is because mothers were traditionally the ones who reared the children, and fathers were providers. In...