Divorce is inevitably hard on children, and they may be particularly aware of their unhappiness on special days like holidays. As you approach your first holiday season since you and your ex separated, you may want to do everything in your power to make this a special...
Can your ex move out of Texas with the kids after the divorce?
You probably don't care if your ex leaves the state after your divorce, but you would likely miss your kids if they left as well. It's normal for someone recovering from divorce to want a fresh start in life, and your ex may have family Connections in Oklahoma or a...
How you approach a custody battle determines how it turns out
Divorce can be a complicated process, especially when children are involved. Custody battles tend to take center stage among some divorcing couples. Such matters can keep a couple from settling their divorce for quite some time. Judges aim to make choices that they...
Is nesting right for your post-divorce parenting model?
“Birdnesting” or “nesting” is a unique post-divorce parenting model where the kids stay in the family home (the nest) and the divorced parents rotate in and out according to a predetermined custody schedule. Nesting is attractive for a lot of reasons. Chief among...
Tips for interstate custody from military co-parents
Divorce is seldom a life event that's easy. Many divorcing spouses want to start their lives anew, which often means that one or both will relocate. Children often get caught in the middle, with parents living in different states. You may wonder how to handle custody...
2 tips that can make your divorce easier on your kids
When you're a parent going through a divorce, you have to think about how each decision you make will affect your children. One thing that will make the situation much easier for everyone (especially your kids) is if you and your ex can work together on all the...
What is parallel parenting?
Divorce with children is difficult, but dealing with joint custody in the aftermath can be even more of a challenge. Particularly if your ex-spouse is a narcissist or just very difficult to get along with, you may find the idea of continuing to parent with them...
What are your rights as a grandparent?
As a grandparent, you likely play an important role in the life of your grandchildren. In some situations, however, your grandchild’s parent or parents may try to keep you out of his or her life. While decisions regarding who a child can and cannot interact with...
3 tips for choosing a child custody exchange site
If you and your ex-spouse have a joint custody of your children, you must swap the kids at the beginnings and ends of your parenting time. Even if you did not have a particularly bitter divorce, the custody exchange has the potential to cause friction between you and...
Forming a custody agreement that fulfills a child’s needs
Divorce creates unique challenges for families in Texas who must decide how to arrange the care of their children. Parents must juggle many factors that may include relocation, careers and the individual needs of each child in their family. Parents that prioritize...