If the court-issued child custody orders are not serving the children's best interests, it is possible to modify them in line with the prevailing circumstances. However, you have to follow the proper legal procedures. There are two ways to go about it in Texas. You...
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The court’s interpretation of “the best interests of the child”
There are several complicated negotiations that take place in most divorce cases. Child custody is often at the top of the list. Each parent may have their idea of what’s best for the child and the court may take another view. At the end of the day, if both parents...
Why canceling your ex’s parenting time could be a big mistake
Needing to see your ex every few days because you share custody can be miserable. They may take every opportunity they can to pick a fight with you or try to ruin your day. They may ignore your children or bring them back late, disturbing your household routine and...
Going through a divorce? Talk to your child’s teachers
If you’re getting divorced and you have children who are in school, they’re probably returning to school soon. As such, it may be wise to talk to their teachers about the upcoming divorce. If this is something you’re family decided on over the summer, it’s a major...
Could a co-parenting app be right for you?
As co-parents, you and your ex-spouse should be able to get along. You should be able to communicate clearly and agree on how to raise your children. That isn’t always going to be the case, though. Disputes can happen, and even in the best circumstances, you can have...
How often can you request to modify custody in Texas?
You and your ex-spouse want to do what’s right for your children, but changes in your lives have made it hard to stick to your custody schedule. Right now, you are on the third schedule you’ve put together in the last three years. You’re not sure what to do or if the...
Navigating co-parenting issues during summer break
Summer break is a time for kids to relax and enjoy their time off from school. But for co-parents, it can be a time of stress and conflict. How should you handle visitation during the summer? What about travel plans? And what if your ex wants to take the kids on...
What should you do if co-parenting doesn’t work?
There are some people who have children together who just do not agree on much of anything at all about how to raise them. They may have had a traumatic end to their marriage and have to deal with contentious issues surrounding custody. For those parents, co-parenting...
Do your children have a say in your Texas custody proceedings?
The idea that you will have to spend time with your ex every few days for the foreseeable future may make you feel angry or frustrated. However, if you have children together, that is likely what the future holds. There is a rebuttable presumption in Texas divorces...
How will sharing custody benefit you?
When your child was little and fighting over a toy with another child, did you ever tell them it is good to share? Now that you are divorcing it helps to remember that. The thought of not spending as much time as before with your child can be stressful, yet sharing...