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...
Parents often grow apart as they spend 18 or more years raising their children. They often don't know each other very well by the time they become empty-nesters. They end up divorcing instead of trying to reignite that spark that once brought them together. While some...
We live in a push-button world that has conditioned us to have instant results. When it comes to divorce, some feel that their marriage can't be over soon enough. A little patience is called for in Texas, however. Texas has an obligatory 60-day waiting period before...
When parents divorce, children often struggle with the changes to their family and all of the emotions that arise. Few steps in your upcoming divorce will cause your children more stress than custody proceedings. Shared custody isn't easy. Children often have to get...
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...
Both partners have to willingly consent for a couple to get married in Texas. The state requires licensing to ensure that no one can easily coerce or force someone else into marriage. Still, some people worry that their spouse can force them to stay married. When the...
“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...
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...
Your marriage is practically over, but you and your spouse are still sorting out the details -- including how to manage child care and custody. That means figuring out what to do about your nanny. Both you and your spouse expect to share custody of the kids, and...
When a divorce happens, often a person is looking for a fresh start. For many, starting over may mean relocating to another city or even another state. Relocating to a new area isn't always viable if you plan to make that move with your kids. You'll have to take...
