Whether you set your own custody terms or a judge had to because you and your ex couldn't agree on the specifics, your custody order is one of the most important pieces of paperwork from your divorce. It dictates when you get to see your children and which parental...
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What to expect when divorcing in a community property state
Texas couples who are headed for divorce face different obstacles than couples in the majority of the United States because Texas is one of the nine states that operate under a community property statute. Learning more about how this will affect your divorce is quite...
3 things you’ll want to agree on when making a parenting plan
There are many ways for divorcing parents to handle their parenting plan or custody agreement. Some parents negotiate or sit down at mediation to work out what would be best for their family. Some parents even work with a co-parenting counselor or therapist to help...
Divorcing in your 50s? Here’s what to expect from your gray divorce
If you are considering divorce and are in your 50s (or even older) then you will go through a gray divorce. A gray divorce is one that takes place when you are 50 or older, named because of the gray hair most people have at that age. Other than being older, there are...
Why do courts use supervised visitation?
Supervised visitation allows a parent to spend time with their child -- when that child normally lives with the other parent -- as long as someone else is there at the same time. That person could be a social worker or some other official, or it could just be the...
Can your ex use child support to pay the mortgage?
When you send those child support payments to your ex, you expect that they’re going to be used to care for the child. You imagine that means things like buying new clothes for school or ensuring that they always have enough to eat. You know well that raising a child...
3 co-parenting tips for newly divorced parents
Getting a divorce is just the first part of your journey as a newly single individual and parent. Now that you’re raising your child separately from your ex-spouse, you have to make many decisions on your own while also making sure that you don’t violate your custody...
How can you recognize whether your divorce is traumatizing you
Mental health professionals have categorized divorce as one of the most stressful events a person can experience in their life. Of course, some divorces are more combative, drawn out, expensive and life changing than others. However, the way in which someone...
Money is not the only factor in child custody cases
Determining who will have primary custody of a child is important. While many parents share custody around 50-50, many cases end with one parent having custody of the child more often than the other. The person who is the primary guardian will be the one who can...
Tips for saving your marriage
Sometimes, relationships can go awry without either people wanting them to. Both spouses can see that they are growing apart and dealing with tensions, but if they want to work on fixing the issues, there is always hope. If you are currently in a marriage that seems...