Divorce is one of the most difficult events for people to endure, but what happens when you are over 50 and find your marriage ending? Gray divorce, according to Annuity.org, is on the increase, with divorce among older couples having doubled over the past two...
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Minimizing conflict amid divorce for your child’s benefit
Emotions often run high amid a Texas divorce. Yet, if you and your ex make an effort to minimize the level of conflict that exists between you, your children may be better off because of it. Studies show that when a high degree of conflict exists between parents, the...
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,...
Social Security benefits and child support obligations
If you recently started receiving Social Security benefits or you expect to secure these benefits soon, it is important to understand how they can affect the child support you have to pay. When it comes to child support, every parent is in a unique position with...
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...
What you need to know to get an uncontested divorce in Texas
If you and your spouse have agreed that it is time to end your marriage, an uncontested divorce may be an option for you. While uncontested divorces usually involve less conflict between the parties, there are still matters to resolve. This information can help you...
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...
Should you insert a first right of refusal in your custody plan?
Even in ideal marriages, it is not uncommon for parents not to see eye-to-eye about all child-rearing matters. After all, according to Psychology Today, there are four distinct parenting styles. If you and your spouse rarely agree on how to parent your kids, your...
What can you expect during divorce therapy?
As you probably know, it is not uncommon for married couples to go to therapy. This is particularly true when a marriage is on the rocks. After all, because most spouses take their vows seriously, they want to do everything possible to save their marriage. Not all...
What not to talk to your kids about regarding custody
Custody should be taken seriously by both parents for the sake of themselves and their children. After a schedule is created, it is important for both parties to follow it closely to avoid any further conflicts. Children may be naturally curious about why the schedule...

