When it comes to child custody determinations, the most important concern for the judge is to make a decision that puts the child’s best interests first. Unfortunately, the judge’s decision may not be exactly what you hoped for or worse than what...
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Smartphone Use, Texting & Child Custody Cases
If you’re driving with the kids in the car and someone sends you a message, what do you do? Pulling over in a safe spot to read it or respond to it is reasonable and can prevent you from having an accident. Reading and replying while driving is dan...
Read MoreOvernight Stays With Dad Benefit Children of All Ages
Separation and divorce is difficult for everyone in a family, but especially for the children. Even in homes where there was already some discord, it is still hard. When parents separate and start living in separate homes, the children don’t want t...
Read MoreOut-of-State Relocation With Children: What You Can Learn From the Yates Case
A 32-year-old missing person's case was resolved this past winter when the mother of two abducted girls was found in Houston, TX. The mother was seeking a divorce from the children's father at the time of the disappearance back in 1985. Lessons Lear...
Read MoreChild custody and divorce may affect U.S. migration rates
Fifty years ago, it was more common for Texans to move to other states. This type of moving, called migration, is now occurring much less frequently across the U.S. Researchers have been baffled as to why migration rates have fallen so significantly....
Read MoreTexas and other states consider movement for joint custody
Fathers in Texas who are seeking joint custody of a child after a divorce might see a change in the way courts make this determination. Whereas in the past, it was nearly automatic that the mother would be granted custody with the father having limit...
Read MoreDifficulties in child custody and visitation
Parents in Texas who are getting a divorce should try to focus on making the process less difficult for their children. Unfortunately, parents often run into conflict over child custody, visitation and support. In a divorce that is particularly conte...
Read MoreJudges often treat allegations of child abuse with suspicion
Experienced family law attorneys in Texas and around the country may urge divorcing couples to come to an amicable agreement whenever possible. Protracted court battles drain resources and offer no guarantees, and family court judges often treat alle...
Read MoreSummer vacation planning for divorced parents
Summer vacation can be a stressful time for divorced parents in Texas. Because children's schedules change during the summer months, it is important to sort out a parenting plan before the school year ends. Children often adjust better to a divorce i...
Read MoreChildren’s reactions to a divorce of their parents
When Texas parents are having marital problems, their children are likely to suffer, even if the parents attempt to hide their issues. Even if adults do not argue in front of children, most kids are able to tell that there is tension or something not...
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