Disputes over child custody are among the most challenging and emotionally charged aspects of a divorce. The outcome of such issues can have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of everyone involved, especially the children. As a parent facing this challenge,...
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Why establishing paternity is crucial for child custody
People often have presumptions when it comes to child custody. The courts traditionally lean toward granting custody to mothers, leaving fathers feeling overlooked and undervalued in the process. However, society continues to evolve, recognizing and appreciating the...
Understanding different types of child custody arrangements
Child custody arrangements are important decisions made during divorce or separation that determine where and with whom the child will live. It is important to understand the various types of custody arrangements to ensure the well-being and stability of the child....
How bird nesting may help children following divorce
A major concern for parents going through divorce in Texas is how their marital breakup will affect their children emotionally. A growing number of parents are striving to safeguard their children from divorce’s effects by adopting a practice called bird nesting. Here...
Making home transitions easier in joint custody arrangements
Obviously, spouses in Texas never start a family with the intention of one day tearing it apart. A marital breakup is a scenario that you never really think will happen, yet it becomes a reality for thousands of people every year. If you are a parent, the stress and...
Tips for supporting children during divorce
When Texas parents with young children decide to divorce, the process can be just as difficult for their children as it is for them. However, maintaining as normal of a routine as possible for the kids may make the experience less stressful for them. Here are a couple...
Tips for effective co-parenting following divorce
Getting divorced is far from easy, especially when the divorce process involves young children. Co-parenting requires understanding, communication and patience between the two parents for the sake of the children. Here are a couple of tips for successfully...
Cultivating a healthy co-parenting relationship
When parents divorce, it may take one to two years for their children to adapt to life post-divorce. However, if the parents are dedicated to co-parenting their children in a healthy way, this can make the transition process easier. Here are a couple of ways to create...
What it takes to make a shared parenting arrangement successful
It’s safe to say that, when you got married, you never had the intention of one day divorcing your spouse. Yet, every year, thousands of couples across the state of Texas call it quits and decide to end their marriage. Unfortunately, divorce can be messy and is never...