Missing your scheduled time with your child causes stress and frustration. In Texas, a court order is a legal requirement that both parents must follow. If your co-parent refuses to let you see your child, Texas law gives you specific remedies. Understand what...
Whether the court mandates a parenting plan or the parents come to an agreement on their own, there are key facts to remember. These include: A parenting schedule Any flexibility to change as needed How decisions will be made on the child’s behalf Who will oversee the...
Relocating when you share custody with your former spouse can bring a whirlwind of emotions and practical challenges. You may feel excited about new opportunities while also worrying about how the move will impact your relationship with your children. Will they resent...
If you are involved in custody litigation or co-parenting with a former spouse or partner, you may have heard of parental alienation. The term refers to actions by one parent that are intentionally designed to break down the children’s relationship with the other...
Knowing you will spend time away from your children can be one of the scariest parts of going through the custody process. Most parents are used to being with their children every day and night. While you may accept that separating with your co-parent is the best...
Whether you negotiated a child custody arrangement or litigated the matter in court and had a judge rule on the matter, the expectation is that you and the other parent will abide by the existing custody and visitation order. After all, the court has already deemed...
Exchanges may seem like a minor piece of an overall custody agreement, but many unpleasant or downright harmful experiences for your children can occur at custody exchanges. Although you might not want to see your co-parent in person, the unfortunate reality is that...
Divorce can deeply affect children, but thoughtful co-parenting approaches can ease the transition and provide a sense of consistency and comfort. In League City, Texas, families are exploring inventive, child-centered methods that reduce emotional disruption while...
Like their counterparts in other states, Texas courts use the best interest of the child standard when making custody and parenting time orders. As a reminder, Texas law refers to custody and parenting time with words like conservatorship, possession and access. When...
When parents separate, children often face emotional turmoil. They may feel torn between two homes, worry about losing connection with one parent, or struggle with changes in their daily routine. These challenges can impact their sense of security and well-being....