Child custody arrangements in Texas center on the best interests of the child at the time of the court's decision. However, changes in laws can impact these arrangements in the future. It is important to understand how potential legal changes might affect child...
When finalizing child custody and visitation arrangements, the parents and the court typically prioritize the child's best interests. Still, these setups should also consider specific details that could affect the divorced couple's abilities to perform their parental...
Summer break and holidays can bring changes to families with child custody agreements. The extended time away from school and traditional routines creates opportunities for vacations, family visits and new adventures. However, this also means that existing child...
In today's digital age, social media is an integral part of daily life. From sharing updates to connecting with loved ones, social media platforms offer a window into our personal lives. What many people fail to realize is that the content they post on social media...
Having a court order to establish divorce-related decisions and rules can be helpful for you and your former spouse. However, it might not always be necessary under some circumstances involving child custody and visitation. If both parents have legal custody, they may...
When it comes to stepparent visitation rights in Texas, they are not clearly guaranteed. However, the law acknowledges that maintaining a relationship between a stepparent and a stepchild is valuable if it serves the best interests of the child. If your blended family...
In custody cases, there is a long-standing presumption that awarding custody to parents is best for a child’s well-being. However, this is not always the case. Although it is not the norm, bestowing custody rights to a nonparent can sometimes be the right decision for...
Going through a divorce is undoubtedly a challenging phase in one's life. However, life goes on, and often, parents find love and decide to remarry. When a parent who has custody of their children plans to remarry, it can raise questions about how this decision will...
It takes a village to raise a child, but this is especially true during a child custody fight. To fulfill the child’s best interests, the judge can appoint a child custody evaluator or parents can hire private services. A child custody evaluator's primary role is to...
Drafting a parenting plan as part of your custody agreement may feel unnecessary, but that contract provides you with clear boundaries and expectations for both parents while your children grow up. Parenting plans evolve with changes in society, children’s needs and...
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