For parents in the divorce process, custody is the most important topic. And, especially when there is some sort of domestic violence, a temporary order can be extremely important. Temporary orders Temporary orders, issued in after a Temporary Orders Hearing, are...
In Texas, divorce has many complications. One that frequently comes to light is how it impacts families and parents spending time with children. Even after the divorce is complete, access to children can be challenging and sow the seeds for discord. Co-parenting is a...
Throughout people’s lives in Texas things change. People may have different jobs, lose jobs, buy homes, get married and have children, get divorced be injured or develop a disease that has major effects on their lives. All of these major life events in addition to the...
If you are going through a divorce, figuring out child custody arrangements with your ex may be at the top of your priority list. There are generally two types of custody: physical custody and legal custody. When a parent has sole physical custody of a child, the...
Substance abuse is an ongoing problem in our society. Although addiction can have serious ramifications for those who are crushed by its grip, it can also have a ripple effect, causing damage to those who are closest to a substance abuser. Sadly, this includes...
A divorce can cause a lot of pain. Having children makes things even more complicated, especially since parents have to help the child process their pain and still make good parenting decisions. Texas co-parents may be interested in learning some strategies to help...
Many people instinctively throw away an old calendar. Out with the old and in with the new. However, there is good reason for Texas residents to hold onto an old calendar if they are going to be filing for divorce or custody of their children.When a person is going...
Texas parents who have been through a divorce may face further challenges if they have a difficult co-parent. Unfortunately, divorce does not always mean an end to conflict, particularly when parents may need to maintain some kind of a relationship for years. However,...
In 1980, a Texas father might have been unlikely to get custody of his children in his divorce. Nationally, in 80% of custody cases, mothers got sole custody. By 2008, this only happened 42% of the time. Situations in which both parents had the child about half the...
One of the things Texas parents can do to protect their children after a divorce is to make sure that the children feel loved by their parents and stepparents. They should also be able to feel love for both of their parents and stepparents without having to battle...