Child Custody

The advancement of technology is impacting almost everything in the world, including co-parenting. Raising children in two homes has its challenges, such as lack of consistency, discipline differences and communication problems. And technology is focused on solving...

Expert after expert have touted the importance of both parents playing an active role in raising children. These include medical experts throughout the nation as well as the Texas Attorney General. In theory, this sounds like a great plan. Each parent takes a...

Parents often take for granted that they have a say in what happens with their children. They typically assume that they can work through things with their spouse if there is a disagreement about what kind of medical treatment the children should receive or what...

Over the past two decades, virtual visitation has emerged as an alternative form of communication and interaction between parents and their children, particularly in situations where physical visitation may be challenging or restricted.  With that said, even...

Planning for child custody can be difficult. Many parents struggle to sort out a plan that’s going to work for their family. They may disagree about who should have custody or how it should be split up. This situation can also be hard for children. Even if their...

Sharing parental responsibilities and time with children is a challenge for all parents after a divorce or separation. People tend to be very emotional about the end of a romantic relationship and also about the reduction of their access to their shared children. Yet,...

Co-parenting can be a challenging experience, especially if you and your ex-spouse don't always agree on what’s best for your children. Creating an effective co-parenting plan can help reduce stress for everyone involved.  Here are some tips for creating a plan that...

Supervised visitation of children isn’t as uncommon as you might think. Courts can mandate that a parent’s “possession and access” to their child be supervised for a number of reasons.  Generally, it is because there is a history of neglect, substance abuse, violence...

Divorce is not always a walk in the park. Emotions can get out of control, circumstances may be difficult and agreeing on crucial issues can feel impossible. Basically, every decision you make during the divorce mediation process can have a lasting impact on everyone...

Every child deserves the care, love and protection of both parents regardless of the nature of the relationship. The romance might be out of the way, but you still have a moral and legal duty to care and provide for your child until they are able to be on their own. ...