Divorced parents can focus on their children by creating a fair custody schedule. Sharing parenting time means working together and putting the kids first. The best way to create a custody schedule is to craft it around the child’s age. Babies Infants and babies need...
After a divorce, Texas parents aim to focus on their kids as the court decides on child custody. However, if one parent has an alcohol or drug addiction, issues can arise. There are ways to maneuver those matters while going through recovery. Child custody and...
Child support payments are designed to provide the children with the financial support needed for their upbringing when their parents are no longer together. Each state has their own requirements and rules for calculating child support. In Texas, child support is...
Texas law does allow parents to share physical custody of their children after a divorce. While there are many potential benefits of splitting custody, there may also be downfalls to such an arrangement. For instance, a child may be traumatized by having to split time...
After signing the divorce papers in Texas, there are a few steps that you will need to take in order to finalize the divorce. How you handle the following steps will depend on your specific situation. Resolving outstanding issues Child custody is one of the most...
Child custody cases are always challenging. Emotions run high as parents try to balance their desire for a favorable outcome with what is best for the child. In the Texas court system, a judge may request a forensic psychologist to aid the process. The task of a...
Texas law refers to child custody as a conservatorship. A judge may give parents joint custody, which would be a joint conservatorship. If one parent isn't fit for joint custody, then the other may be the sole conservator. It's also possible for a judge to choose a...
One of the biggest worries for divorcing Texas couples is their financial health after the dissolution of the marriage. Depending on your situation before the divorce, the challenges you might encounter can be scary. However, there are steps you can take to help you...
When couples in Texas decide to divorce, property division can be one of the most significant issues in the legal process. Especially for couples with significant assets, the financial and practical effects of divorce can linger far long after the emotional impact has...
Once you and your spouse, or soon-to-be ex-spouse, decide to divorce, you will need to tell your children. Texas parents should be aware of the best ways of talking to their children when divorce is imminent. Thinking it through beforehand will save emotional stress...