When you’re fighting for child custody or visitation rights, your emotions are running high. The uncertainty of the situation can breed anger, fear and frustration. Your relationship with your child or grandchild may be on the line, and you can ea...
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When & How to Appeal a Child Custody Decision in Texas
During a child custody case, the court will work to do whatever is in the best interests of your child. On occasion, however, they don’t get it right. If you feel the court made a mistake with its child custody decision in your situation, you may ...
Read MoreIn a Divorce, Are Moms More Likely to Get Child Custody Than Dads?
In a divorce, many dads fear the worst: that Texas courts are biased against them and will never grant them custody. The truth is that Texas law doesn’t state a preference for one parent over the other in a divorce. Instead, it says that parents s...
Read MoreTips for Preparing Your Child for Custody Changes
Divorce is very common within the United States, affecting many families with children. Approximately 50% of American children will witness the breakup of a parent’s marriage. During this time, many changes may occur, including changes in child cus...
Read MoreTips for Helping Your Children Enjoy the Holidays After a Divorce
The holiday season is here and families are preparing their get-togethers, parties and dinners. For individuals going through a divorce or those who have recently completed their divorce proceedings, the holidays can be extra stressful. For those who...
Read MoreHow Are Child Custody Decisions Made in Texas?
During a divorce, the many processes can be difficult to understand including the child custody negotiation. In Texas, child custody is determined based on a child’s best interests emotionally, physically and psychologically as well as the child’...
Read MoreParental Alienation: What Is it and What Can We Do About It?
It is no secret that child custody disputes can quickly become one of the toughest experiences of any family’s life. Whether it occurs as part of a divorce or if the parents were never married, a custody battle becomes the defining aspect of each p...
Read MoreSummer Break Serves as a Reminder of Parenting Plan’s Value
It sounds like a trivial matter in the face of divorce, but summer break has a place amid the many sensitive family law discussions following a split. Predictability, consistency and stability are crucial to the well-being of children, especially fol...
Read MoreA Non-Custodial Parents’ Guide to Maintaining a Good Relationship With Your Kids
You can expect that as a non-custodial parent, your relationship with your child or children is going to go through transition after your divorce. While these new circumstances can be unsettling, especially for your kids, there are things you can do ...
Read MoreTraveling Abroad With Children After A Divorce
If you’re going through a divorce, or a recently divorced, you may be wondering about traveling with your children. If you’re traveling within the U.S. but plan to return to your present home after a vacation, that is usually not a problem. If yo...
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