Texas family court recognizes that circumstances often change following a custody order. Parents may petition for custody modification in the same court that produced the original order. Grounds for modification The parent requesting to modify the order must...
Child Custody
Do you have to ask your ex if you want to go on a summer trip?
A fresh start is on the horizon as you finalize your divorce. One of the things you look forward to most is creating new memories with your children, such as planning a summer getaway. However, you might find yourself questioning if you need your ex-spouse's...
Understanding child custody options in a Texas divorce
Going through a divorce is never easy, especially when there are young children in the family. Child custody is often one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. In Texas, you have several options for these arrangements, and it is essential to understand the...
Who claims the child on taxes after divorce?
Raising a child is extremely expensive. Because of that, parents often get tax benefits by claiming their child as a dependent in their taxes. However, both parties cannot claim the child as a dependent on their separate taxes after divorce. So how can divorced...
Splitting parenting time when one parent moves away
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...
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...