As a parent who is going through a divorce, it’s important for you to know how to co-parent with the other parent even though your marriage has ended. There are plenty of tips and tricks out there that try to encourage parents to get along or set up certain routines,...
Is your ex-spouse violating the child custody agreement?
Emotions can run high during separation and divorce, and some parents may direct their anger at each other by trashing the rules of their child custody arrangements. Do you know what amounts to a violation of a custody agreement? Do you know what to do if your...
4 ways that divorcing parents make things harder for their kids
Parents getting divorced will never be easy for the children in the family, but there are certain things that adults do that make the process much more difficult for them. Understanding what makes divorce traumatizing for children can help you avoid unnecessarily...
Factors that you should take into account when sharing custody of an infant
While many couples plan to start their families, a baby comes as a complete surprise to others. Relationships can be challenging to navigate, even with just the two of you involved. Adding a newborn into the mix can make things even more trying, causing you to split....
3 reasons you might need a post-divorce custody modification
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...
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...
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...
Understanding the Texas child custody process
Texas uses the term conservatorship to describe the right to make decisions for a child. By default, both parents have conservatorship without a court order stating otherwise. The state refers to physical child custody as possession, which also requires a court order....
What are the benefits of joint custody?
Negotiating child custody is one of the most difficult tasks when filing for divorce or legal separation. In Texas, and in many other states in the United States, courts often select the person who was the primary caretaker during the marriage to act as primary,...
Petitioning for custody of your grandchild
Although grandparents are family members, their rights are not the same as a child’s parents. If your grandchild’s mother and father divorced or live in an unsafe situation, you may consider petitioning for visitation privileges or custody in Texas. We often represent...
