Child Custody

Divorce can be difficult for children, but parents may make it more tolerable by creating a good custody schedule. A well-made custody schedule can incorporate how each parent is involved in their children’s upbringing while also clarifying what’s expected from the...

When couples face divorce, one of the most pressing concerns is the custody of their children. Stay-at-home parents may wonder if their role as the primary caregiver gives them an advantage in custody battles. There may be a time when courts favored stay-at-home...

A school plays a huge role in shaping a child’s personality, forming their beliefs and establishing their preferences. Having said that, it is not surprising that a child’s school can also affect a court’s decision in a child custody case. What makes a child’s school...

Sharing parenting expenses with your ex is an important step following your divorce. However, it may not be easy and could even burden you at times. For instance, paying alimony might pinch your finances severely enough that you cannot afford certain activities for...

After a divorce, negative feelings are normal. While you should always have a space to vent and people you trust to talk to, be careful of what you say about your spouse in front of your children. Even if the negative talk has some merit, kids should remain protected...

The use of assisted reproduction is growing. Many children are the result of such procedures due to a variety of factors causing parents to be unable to naturally conceive. In these situations, mothers automatically retain their paternal rights to the child. If the...

In the sad event that your child’s other parent and the person to whom you pay monthly support passes away, you must address several critical issues. One of those may pertain to the ongoing obligation to pay support. While it is true that spousal support will cease...

While sharing your finances may end when you divorce, you may still have to make financial decisions together if you have children. Unfortunately, many couples have difficulty discussing their finances during a tumultuous marriage, much less following the divorce. If...

When your Texas marriage ends and you plan to share custody and parenting time with your child’s other parent, the two of you are going to have to figure out how to communicate with one another for your child’s benefit. Many people might prefer not to have to talk to...

Your children tend to feel it when a high degree of tension exists between you and their other parent. The higher the degree of conflict that exists between you, the more likely your children are to feel the effects. However, there are certain steps you might take...