Houston Divorce And Family Law Blog

One of the most important aspects of divorce is securing a fair property division settlement. You have the right to a fair share of all marital property, which includes the assets, money and other property accumulated over the course of the marriage. It is critical to understand how to walk through this process as you seek a strong post-divorce future. 

The discovery step is something that happens early in the property division process. Essentially, it is an exchange of information between the two parties, disclosing all financial information that will be important as they divide property. This includes documentation about real estate, bank account information and much more. It is in the interests of all parties to be honest during this disclosure process, as this reduces the chance of complications in the future. 

Co-parenting is usually difficult regardless of distance or the parents’ ability to get along. At Law Thompson, P.C., we understand that there are unique challenges when the noncustodial parent lives farther away. You and other Texas residents may be interested in learning about these challenges, especially if you are just getting divorced and you or the other parent is considering a move.

The team at Livestrong.com has provided some insight into the difficulties of long-distance co-parenting. If you or your ex reside a great distance from your children, the following challenges may arise:

• The children may greatly miss seeing the parent who moves away, especially if they were accustomed to seeing him or her often.
• On the other hand, the children might not want to travel out of state to visit the noncustodial parent.
• The noncustodial parent may feel left out of the kids’ lives and miss seeing them regularly.
• It can be difficult financially to make travel arrangements and to take time off work or handle child care during visitation.
• The relationship between the parents may become more strained with the challenges of long-distance co-parenting.

Child custody is often one of the most contentious and difficult issues for Texas parents to work through in a divorce. It is not easy to decide what will happen to your children and make decisions that will affect the future of your relationship with them for years to come. You know your kids deserve to be happy and have stability, and for many Texas parents, this is why they choose to resolve custody issues out of court.

There are many benefits to creating a parenting plan out of court. One of the main reasons is that it allows you more control over the final terms of the order. It can also reduce stress and allow you to account for things that may be unique to your family. When working on your custody order, it is beneficial to keep your focus on what is truly important, which is the best interests of the children, and not temporary emotions.

When a dispute over the custody of a child surfaces, the situation can have a far-reaching impact on the lives of both parents. For example, a parent may have to take time off of work in order to prepare for court and attend a hearing. Or, someone may struggle with the other parent of their child falsely accusing them of wrongdoing. In the digital age, many people have also had to struggle with false rumors and the spread of certain types of information over the internet. In this post, however, we will look at the emotional impact of a custody dispute.

When custody issues arise, a parent may be flooded with negative emotions. For example, they may become very angry, or they could struggle with depression. Anger may carry over into parents' lives in different ways, affecting their other relationships and their ability to perform well at work. In fact, anger and other negative emotions can even impact a parent's ability to secure a more favorable outcome in their custody case.