Child custody disputes can be emotionally charged and legally complex, especially in Texas. Parents often make unintentional mistakes that can adversely affect their chances of gaining custody. Understanding these pitfalls is necessary for anyone caught in a dispute....
When parents divorce, one of their tasks is to determine the custody arrangement that best suits their children's needs. Bird nesting is an option that is gaining traction. In this type of arrangement, the children do not move between their parents' separate...
During and following a divorce, how to share custody of your children becomes a major topic of discussion. You and your former spouse have to decide how to split time with your kids. Every family has outside influences that affect day-to-day life. When creating a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
While a child custody agreement may work when children are young, it often needs changes when they grow older. Even when the parents agree on these changes, you should consider officially modifying your custody agreement with the court. Review the factors that...
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, your children and their future will be the top priority. In Texas, divorcing parents must understand parenting plans and the meaning of a standard possession order as well as terms such as possession and access. The SPO...
As Texan parents, you want what is best for your child in all situations. Unfortunately, the trials and tribulations of divorce may sometimes cloud a person's mental state. They can make harmful, dangerous decisions as a result. For example, a spiteful ex-spouse might...
