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...
Child Custody
Should you opt for joint custody?
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...
Helping your child adjust to living in 2 homes
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...
When do a child’s wishes factor into a Texas child custody case?
During a Texas child custody case, you may find that you and your child’s other parent have differing opinions about where your child should live and when. This may prove especially true if there is a high level of animosity that exists between you and your former...
Should your custody agreement have a refusal clause?
If you are planning to share custody of your kids with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, it is perfectly normal to have some trepidation. After all, your ex likely will have unfettered access to your kids when you are not around. Hopefully, you can depend on your ex to...
Can your ex-spouse move out of state with the kids?
During the course of your divorce, you will make several important decisions regarding child custody. If your spouse receives primary physical custody, the children will spend most of their time living with that parent. This raises the question of what might happen if...
3 tips for co-parenting after a difficult divorce
Although wanting the best for their children, sometimes parents struggle to co-parent successfully following difficult divorces. The end of a marriage often carries significant emotion, from sadness to anger to relief, for those involved. For some families, these...
Addressing denied parenting time in Texas
If you currently struggle with the inability to see your child as a non-custodial parent, it is pivotal to understand your rights. This is often a very emotional issue, but you should try to stay positive and review your options. When custodial parents violate the...
How do military parents deal with child custody?
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...
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...
