Parents typically have full control over what their children do. You decide what medical care your children receive and where they go to school. However, you will lose some of that autonomy once you divorce. Your biggest parenting decisions will all be subject to...
One of the most frustrating things about a Texas divorce is how unpredictable the outcome can be. When you and your ex don't agree about issues, like how to split your property, litigation will result. If you go to court, a judge is the one making the big decisions in...
Divorce or separation can be a difficult and emotional undertaking for the parties involved. Things become even more difficult when a child is involved. Besides focusing on their emotional well-being, you also have a responsibility to provide for their long-term needs...
You know that your court-ordered custody agreement is what you and your spouse have to abide by in the future. You’re obligated to stick to that custody agreement to be sure that you both get to see your child regularly. What has caught your attention, though, is that...
Nearly every aspect of the divorce procedure presents some form of emotional challenge. Perhaps the most trying factor throughout the process relates to disputes over child custody. The courts, legal teams, and both parents will all be putting their arguments...
Divorce and separation can sometimes turn ugly. When this happens, one or both parents can take to manipulation and bad-mouthing with the goal of turning the children into weapons against their ex. This is known as parental alienation. First described in the 1980s,...
The process of going through a divorce is never easy. The high stress that comes with contentious issues like child support and property division can negatively affect one’s mental health. It is not uncommon for one party to feel hurt, disappointed, stressed and...
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...
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...