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...
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...
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...
Does Texas have a low or high divorce rate?
You often hear about divorce rates in the big-picture sense -- the rate for the country or the world. But you’re not all that worried about the divorce rate in New York or Spain. It has no bearing on how likely you are to get divorced in Texas. What does the rate look...
The next few days could be crucial to your marriage
Does it feel like your marriage is teetering on the precipice of divorce? That is a common occurrence around the winter holidays when the two spouses are doing their best to hold it together until the holidays are passed before filing for divorce. There are many...
Listen to your instincts if you think your spouse wants a divorce
You and your spouse got married in Texas five years ago. It hasn’t been a perfect marriage, but you have been relatively happy. You’re willing to keep moving forward and striving to improve the relationship when needed. Lately, though, you have been getting suspicious...
How can I handle the holidays as a divorced parent?
While the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, many divorced parents experience the opposite. You may be worried about scheduling snafus, disagreements with your ex, and the loneliness of spending time away from your kids. These are all valid...
Do not make these critical divorce mistakes
Divorce is complicated. It’s emotional. There is a lot at stake. That creates tremendous pressure. Unfortunately, the stress and pressure of a situation like that can lead to mistakes that have an impact on the rest of your life. Another issue is inexperience. If...
