The Attorney General of Texas wants noncustodial parents to know that there are state programs to promote cooperative parenting. Visitation is just as important for the noncustodial parent as it is for the children. Studies show that the rewards ofte...
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Can social media lead to a successful adoption?
A growing number of people here in Texas and nationwide are looking to adopt a child, but are finding that the process is more difficult than they first imagined. There seems to have been an upswing in the number of people looking at adoption as a wa...
Read MoreBaby Veronica case twisting toward a child custody resolution
The case of "Baby Veronica" is staying stubborn against final resolution. One court outside of Texas recently said the baby can stay with the natural father pending a further decision on child custody. The home state of the adoptive parents ordered t...
Read MoreCould preparing for divorce actually strengthen a marriage?
Very few Texas couples, either married or considering marriage, would be excited over the prospect of openly discussing divorce. In fact, for most it seems that merely bringing the topic up to a spouse displays weakness or lack of commitment. However...
Read MoreAmish parents may lose child custody over stopping chemo
Any parent knows the stress and worry involved when one's child is sick. For the parents of children with cancer, this pain is increased exponentially. Texas parents typically have legal say over the medical treatment of their children; however, when...
Read MoreWar rattles marital bonds, precipitates military divorce
When wars erupt, the strife on the home front can be as difficult as that on the battlefield; it's just a different type of stressor. Though some may say absence makes the heart grow fonder, a RAND Corporation survey indicates that this oft-repeated ...
Read MoreMediation helps to find divorce and co-parenting accords
Stories of all-out battles for the spoils of a couple's broken marriage are plentiful and often true. In Texas and most other states, however, there are options available. Instead of engaging in combat designed to bushwhack and demolish the other sid...
Read MoreCelebrity divorce settlement contains unusual item
Texas music fans may be familiar with the band The Black Keys. The group has achieved a high level of success in the music industry, including three Grammys in this year's ceremony alone. However, the lead singer of the band, Dan Auerbach, has made r...
Read MoreAdoption: More children are finding new homes
The majority of children in foster care long for a feeling of permanency. That goal may be showing signs of coming true for more children through adoption. Recent figures are reflecting that families are seeking to provide these foster children with ...
Read MoreNew research in Texas suggests a DIY divorce to be problematic
When a couple marries, the last thing on their mind is divorce. The divorce process can ignite strong emotions, ranging from amicable to rancorous. However strong the emotions may be, it is a reality. The proceedings must be handled with care and tho...
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