“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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When deciding child custody matters, Texas courts use a standard possession order (SPO), which outlines basic parenting and visitation schedules and parenting rules. Parents can also use this to create their own schedules. However, the standard SPO merely serves as a...
Despite being at the heart of custody battles, children often have no voice in the decision-making process. Younger children, understandably, still lack the capacity to process the situation or articulate their feelings. However, older kids or teens may be mature...
