In Texas, a co-parent moving across state lines presents one of the most complex challenges in family law. Whether you are planning a move or your ex-partner is leaving, the Texas Standard Possession Order (SPO) and your specific Suit Affecting the Parent-Child...
Sometimes, job schedules can be chaotic, especially in professions like medicine, aerospace or oil rigs, amongst others. In this setup, the classic Texas visitation schedule can feel like a trap, and if parents cannot be home every other Friday at 6:00 PM, a judge can...
Many people dealing with a family law issue do not completely understand the phrases and words they may encounter in a divorce. Even worse, legal terminology often varies from state to state, potentially causing even more confusion. Incorrectly interpreting legalese...
Divorce is a breakdown of the marriage, not your relationship with the children. Therefore, your co-parent should not interfere with your parental rights or try to negatively influence relations with your children. If your co-parent prevents you from accessing the...
Some children may have a preference regarding which parent they live with most of the time. When their parents get divorced and custody is split up, they may want to have the ability to make this choice. They want a say in where they live and how their life plays out...
It can easily be months between the time a couple separates and when their divorce is finalized. It can be even longer if they remain separated for some time before they make a decision about permanently ending the marriage. For a child, that can seem like a lifetime....
When parents divorce, they often face the difficult decision of who will get to keep their children. It can be hard to develop an arrangement that works for everyone, but one option that is becoming increasingly popular is birdnesting. This can be an excellent...
If you are going through a divorce, it is crucial to be aware of the dangers of parental alienation. This phenomenon can occur when one parent tries to turn the children against the other parent after a bitter divorce. Parental alienation can be very damaging to the...
Divorce marks the end of a romantic relationship. However, if children are involved, both parents have a duty to participate in the children’s upbringing through a court-approved custody and parenting plan. But what happens when your ex is not cooperative? It is not...
If you're getting a divorce, you may be tempted to tell your children individually. You want to sit down with each one and talk about what is going to happen. This makes it seem easier because you can fully focus on them and it promotes a better back-and-forth...