“When can I get my own phone?” This is a question every parent hears at one time or another. For some, it is as early as the elementary years. For others, middle school. Although the exact approach is different for each family, conversations about when to get a phone...
Child Custody
How does Texas handle child custody for military parents?
Military parents face unique challenges when it comes to child custody. The demands of service often involve relocation, deployment, and unpredictable schedules. These factors complicate custody arrangements and parenting time, requiring special consideration under...
How to handle jealousy in co-parenting relationships
Jealousy can creep into co-parenting relationships, making cooperation harder than it needs to be. If you’re dealing with feelings of jealousy toward your ex or their new life, you’re not alone. It’s important to address these emotions so they don’t interfere with...
What is the impact of remarriage on custody?
Remarriage can change many things, including child custody. If you're sharing custody and either you or your ex-spouse gets remarried, that new relationship might affect your parenting arrangement. Courts in Texas consider what’s best for the child, not the parents,...
What are my rights as a non-custodial parent?
Losing physical custody of your child doesn’t take away your parental rights. In Texas, non-custodial parents keep legal rights and responsibilities. Understanding these rights helps you stay involved in your child’s life. Right to visitation and possession Texas law...
What happens when one parent violates a custody order
Finding out your ex isn't following the custody order can feel overwhelming. In Fort Worth, our courts take these violations seriously because they affect children's lives. Let's examine what you can do when the other parent breaks custody rules. Types of custody...
How does international parental kidnapping happen?
Are you planning to take your child on an international adventure after the divorce? It can be the ideal opportunity to spend quality time with them and create new memories while adjusting to post-divorce life. However, before you start packing those suitcases, it...
Cooperating with your spouse can help your custody case
In Texas, courts prioritize the best interests of the child when making custody decisions. That is why cooperative behavior between parents can have a positive impact on how a judge views your case. Showing a willingness to work with the other parent indicates that...
Can mental health impact child custody in Texas?
Child custody cases can be complex, especially when mental health is a factor. Understanding how mental health issues affect child custody decisions in Texas is crucial for parents and guardians. The best interest of the child standard In Texas, the main focus in...
Does custody modification for relocation affect grandparents?
When one parent needs to relocate after a divorce, the resulting move and modification of child custody often have effects that extend beyond the immediate family. Changes in custody arrangements can ripple through the entire family, significantly impacting extended...


