What Happens If the Noncustodial Parent Misses Visitation in Texas? Co-parenting and sharing custody can be tricky, even with the most amicable relationships between ex-partners. If you have a legally-binding court-ordered conservatorship and possession agreement,...
What Age Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Texas? Divorce is hard for everyone, and the process can become even more emotional or contentious when children are involved. One of the first questions divorcing parents ask our family law attorneys is, “Can a...
Grounds for Full Custody of a Child in Texas Divorce impacts everyone, especially children. As a parent, you want to do what’s best for your child so they can grow and thrive. Although children benefit from building relationships with both their parents, certain...
Although children do best with both parents deeply involved in their lives, in some cases, one parent must pursue full custody rights when such an arrangement benefits the child's best interests. Because the law prefers having both parents involved in a child's life,...
Who Can Claim a Child on Taxes with 50/50 Custody in Texas? Divorce can take an emotional toll as you and your spouse adjust to a new normal after your union ends. But dealing with the aftermath of your changing circumstances requires calmly and carefully making...
If you are a parent going through a divorce or child custody matter, you know the situation is incredibly emotional and stressful. You may have concerns about your child's future, and you might worry about losing the time you get to spend with them. You might be...
Texas physical custody cases often wind up hinging about the child’s best interest, which is a legal term that carries a lot of weight. The child’s best interests could be widely varied, but the court generally boils it down to three elements. Those are the child’s...
When issues arise within a family that lead to the separation of both parents, it can place any child in a tough position. This will often lead to a child custody case. A common misconception regarding child custody is that there is only one outcome with the child...
What to do if a child wants to live with the other parent in Texas When a Texas child wants to change residences between their parents' homes, it can be a difficult conversation between the child and parent. The parent needs to be extremely careful not to make the...
Many divorcing couples see divorce as the end of their relationship, but when small children are involved, it is more about redefining the relationship as co-parents. Parenting can be hard, and co-parenting after divorce is no easier, but as long as parents keep the...
In a Texas divorce, spouses will have to navigate a seemingly endless number of issues. However, the most emotionally taxing problems frequently involve custody and visitation. This can be the catalyst for acrimony. There are certain factors to remember with parenting...
When parents go through a divorce in Texas, there is no one right answer when it comes to child custody. Unlike assets, which must be split 50-50, there is no requirement that parents share custody equally although it is recommended that parents do this when possible....
If you are in the midst of a divorce in Texas and are negotiating a custody agreement, you may want to heed the advice of the experts. They are now telling parents that the traditional 50-50 custody schedule in which the children alternate weeks between the parents'...
You may have heard plenty of stories about divorce – and especially about custody battles. How quickly spouses can turn on each other or how emotional the whole process will be. As a father, you might worry even more about whether you will get custody at all because...
How to Make a Blended Family Work Did you know that nearly 75 percent of Americans who divorce each year will ultimately find themselves remarried and starting a blended family? Nearly 113.6 million Americans have step-relationships. We all know that quality time...
