People who work in hospital emergency room already knows this, but the holiday season is the peak time for domestic violence incidents. Studies have shown that intimate partner violence tends to escalate around holidays of any kind, but it’s highest on Christmas and...
When a parent exhibits narcissistic traits, this reality can be truly challenging for their children and for their children’s other parent. Narcissistic individuals often have a deep need for control, lack empathy and prioritize their own interests, which can make...
While getting divorced, you know that you want to protect your right to have custody of your children. Even if you’re not seeking sole custody, you at least want to share custody with your ex. This will keep you involved in the child’s life. But what if you have a...
To pursue a divorce, all a spouse needs to show is that there are irreconcilable differences in the marriage. There is no need for either spouse to lay the blame on the other. Nonetheless, irreconcilable differences is a term that can include many different aspects....
Not all co-parenting relationships go smoothly. Some people can be very difficult to work with. One time they might try to cause you trouble is during handovers of the children. Here are a few tips to help you cope if this is the case. 1. Don’t play their game Don’t...
Child custody cases can be complex. They are usually one of the most contentious aspects of divorce. However, custody cases can also arise when an estranged parent comes back on the scene or when a parent newly discovers that they have a child. While the individual...
Child support orders in Texas are meant to provide financial stability for children, but life circumstances can change over time. If your situation has significantly shifted since the original child support order was established, you may be eligible to request a...
Some parents are torn when they want to get a divorce. They know that they want to end their relationship with their partner. But they’re worried about the impact that it is going to have on the children. They may consider “staying together for the kids” and living in...
In many cases, physical and legal custody of children gets divided between their parents after a divorce. When they share custody, this means that the parents need to continue working together as co-parents, even after their marriage ends. This can be challenging for...
Child custody (conservatorship) hearings are legal proceedings where a judge determines the arrangement that best serves the child's interests. They are typically necessary when the parents cannot agree on parenting arrangements. These hearings can be emotionally...