Going through a divorce can take its toll on you, but your children still depend on you for care and comfort. Your children will handle your divorce differently depending on their ages and maturity. While you may need to customize your approach for each child,...
If you are a parent of minor children considering divorce, one of your main concerns is probably child custody. In Texas, courts determine custody based on the best interests of the children, taking into account numerous factors, including but not limited to your...
In the aftermath of a divorce, it is important to have a detailed and well-thought-out parenting plan. This way, even if you run into arguments with your co-parent - a common occurrence among divorcees - then you will know how to handle it. Being as specific with the...
Most parents want the best for their children; however, their feelings about their children’s other parents sometimes get in the way. In some cases, people may even go so far as to try to adversely affect their child’s relationship with his or her other parent....
If you have a child who keeps running away, you need to find a solution that will ensure your child gets the help he or she needs. Your goal should be to keep him or her safe and get to the root issue. According to the Texas Youth Helpline, when a child runs away from...
If you decide to divorce in Texas and cannot reach an agreement with your former spouse, the court determines custody, support payments, property division and debt payment. In Texas, divorce proceedings take about 60 days. Learn more about ending your marriage in the...
Constant frustrations and conflicts can wear down even the most patient of co-parents. Finding strategies to compromise and work together to make the best possible life for your child can help you feel relaxed and ready to tackle any issue. Listen before you speak...
Especially if they have a good relationship with the mothers of their children, unmarried fathers may not see the purpose in establishing paternity. However, without taking this legal step, they have no rights toward their children. Establishing paternity may benefit...
Sometimes in a divorce, the court feels that your children require extra support. The court may appoint a conservator that is not you or the other parent. When your child has a conservatorship, the Texas Constitution and Statutes explain that it gives the conservator...
When you walked down the aisle on your wedding day, you did not picture yourself eventually ending your marriage. But divorce is something that happens to many couples, even those married for many years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that in...
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