After filing the divorce petition, the case can undergo mediation under specific circumstances. If the parties agree to do so in writing, they can mediate various divorce and child custody issues. The court can also order the divorcing couple to go through mediation,...
Divorce
Are you more likely to divorce if you have a divorced friend?
Divorce is a synthesis of factors, making it difficult to pinpoint what caused it. So, you try to reassure yourself that you still made the final choice of your own accord. However, a Social Science Research Network (SSRN) study shows that having a divorced friend...
How to cope whenever your kids are with their other parent
Joint managing conservatorship is usually the default arrangement the court awards parents in Texas. Conservatorship is synonymous with child custody. Joint managing conservatorship is like joint legal custody, where you and the other parent share legal rights to make...
How can you avoid property division mistakes in a Texas divorce?
One of the most highly contested areas in a divorce is property division. When you and your spouse cannot see eye to eye on who gets to keep a certain asset, the Texas family courts will divide all your community property for you. The court will determine a just and...
3 practical tips for co-parenting teens
Hormones play a big part in the mood and behavioral changes of teenagers. Not only does it make them prone to irritability and mood swings, but it also makes them crave independence from their parents. If you are co-parenting a teen after divorce, then you know how...
Four strategies for successful long-distance co-parenting
Co-parenting can be challenging under the best of circumstances. But distance separating parents after a divorce can present additional hurdles. Imagine the daily battle of coordinating visitation schedules. Not to mention the disruptions brought by travel constraints...
Why is faster not always better in divorce?
Divorce can be a physically, emotionally and financially taxing process, so it is no wonder that people usually want to get it over with as soon as possible. However, it is also a complex procedure, and its outcomes can critically impact your life and your children....
What happens when you cannot agree on the terms of your divorce?
After endlessly trying to resolve your disputes, you must face the facts. You and your ex do not get along. Divorce is your only option, yet you cannot even agree to disagree. It makes it even more challenging to reach a settlement. A contested divorce is when the...
What should be in a parenting plan?
Divorce proceedings tackle factors that would affect you, your ex and your children's lives during and after the process. At a certain point, you and your former spouse would need to discuss and set up a parenting plan, whether formal or informal. Some couples might...
The importance of communication when co-parenting
You and your ex remain your children’s parents after divorce. Even as you get on with your respective lives, you must ensure that your children receive the financial, moral, and emotional support they need. For this, communication between you and your former partner...