A co-parenting plan will contain important information regarding your children and their financial needs. However, surprise expenses will crop up from time to time, which may leave you and your former spouse at odds. When it comes to divorce, splitting expenses with a...
Child Custody
When do a child’s preferences matter in a Texas custody case?
When you and your child’s other parent end your relationship in Texas and both wish to remain an active part of your child’s life, you need to figure out how you plan to do so moving forward. If you and your ex are unable to agree to custody terms on your own accord,...
How can a custody investigation help you?
Custody cases are often emotional and contentious, but they do not have to be. Approach the case rationally, especially if you have concerns about the other party. For parents with specific concerns about custody challenges, an investigation can help. There are some...
3 FAQs about parents relocating after divorce
Texas family law courts generally assume that it is in the best interest of children that both parents continue to have an active role in their lives after they divorce. For this reason, Texas divorce decrees often place restrictions on whether either parent can...
What is a parenting plan?
Ending a marriage may prove difficult, but when that relationship includes children, the divorce takes on a whole new meaning. In an effort to ensure children maintain a relationship with both parents, the court expects parents to create a document that sets out...
What is a Standard Possession Order?
If you have children, Texas law requires that you and your spouse have written custody and parenting time agreement in place before the judge grants you a divorce. While you and your spouse can devise your own parenting time and visitation schedule, the Texas Court...
3 Things to know about child custody during summer break
When temperatures rise, it often means school is out and upcoming vacations are just around the corner for many families. For some households, however, the holiday time away from school can create scheduling conflicts and confusion. If you have recently...
Tips to help dads obtain custody
Although Texas fathers play a critical role in the happiness and health of their children, obtaining custody can be a challenge. If you and your child’s mother have split and were not married, establishing paternity is essential for defending your rights as a dad....
The child custody evaluation can be powerful in your case
Untangling your financial life from that of your spouse during the divorce process can be challenging enough, but if you have kids then you might be more concerned about how child custody and visitation will play out. While you might be able to talk out a resolution...
Three reasons to modify a child custody plan
Child custody orders and agreements put into words the plans that Houston parents must follow in order to care for their children following separation or divorce. Based on the best interests of the children that will be affected by the custody plans, different...

