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One of the bigger changes you will see in your taxes after your divorce could be the result of who gets to claim the children as dependents. Many parents negotiate an agreement on this issue during the divorce process. That agreement then becom...
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Rolling Stone magazine recently reported on the coparenting problems of punk rock musician, Brody Dalle and her ex-husband, rocker Josh Homme. Many people find co-parenting to be a challenge, but not everyone winds up in court facing misdemeano...
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It’s never easy to realize that divorce is the best option for your future well-being. It’s even harder when you are pregnant. You may be feeling a lot of pressure right now to get your divorce completed quickly, before the baby arrives...
Read MoreIt’s been estimated that more than 600,000 children in Texas are living with a grandparent or an aunt, uncle or sibling. This arrangement has been called “kincare.” A family member may be providing ca...
Read MoreIn May 2021, Texas District Judge Travis Kitchens ordered Chris Staley, a divorcing father of 4, to get a COVID shot if he wanted visitation with his kids. The children’s mother was also ordered to get vaccinated. Mr. Staley’s atto...
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“What happens when coparents disagree? The most disagreeable parent wins…” said one fed up and not-so-disagreeable dad named Peter. There’s a lot for divorced parents to disagree about during this time of COVID-19: In-school or home...
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Child custody decisions are rarely easy but getting a divorce with a special needs child in the picture exponentially increases the number of decisions you have to make. Where do you begin planning for child custody of a special needs chil...
Read MoreIf your spouse suffers from a personality disorder, you may struggle with their mood swings, threats and manipulation. If you have children, you may worry about their wellbeing, especially after you separate from or divorce your spouse. Wil...
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Typically, child custody and visitation agreements are solidified by both parents, then ordered by the court. The result is a legal, enforceable agreement between both parties. When one parent violates that agreement, there can be serious legal cons...
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Family courts in Texas operate from the assumption that a child is best served by having a relationship with both parents. That means judges are usually hesitant to issue any orders that bar a non-custodial parent from communicating with his or her ...
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