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 4 most common disputes among co-parents
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...
How can you correctly handle joint conservatorship?
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...
Is my ex-spouse violating our parenting time agreement?
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...
Can the other parent relocate without a custody order?
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...
How fathers can overcome bias in child custody cases
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...
Divorced parents and long-distance bonding with children
Texas parents who are divorced and who live a long distance from their children might wonder how they can keep their bonds strong. While they may have less time with their children, they can focus on ensuring that the time they do have is quality. This means their...
What to do if a child is unsafe with the other parent
A Texas parent who is worried about the safety of their kid with the other parent should be prepared to provide documentation backing up their claims. This might include police reports or medical records if the child was treated after being abused. While taking such...
Dealing with a child’s request to change custody plan
Parents in Texas may face an emotional challenge as well as legal and financial concerns if their child says he or she wants to go live with their other parent. There are several circumstances that can lead to a child wanting to change homes, from serious conflict in...
Overcoming the myths related to parenting after divorce
A parent in Texas may be denied the ability to have physical custody of a child after a divorce. However, this doesn't mean that he or she is a deadbeat or otherwise not a part of a son or daughter's life. In many cases, noncustodial parents will be entitled to...
