Divorcing parents often think of child custody and child support as intertwined. That’s why it’s not uncommon for a parent who is behind on child support payments to have their co-parent try to deny them the custody or visitation rights they’ve been granted until they...
Year: 2022
When might a court order supervised visitation?
Generally, the family courts in Texas prefer both parents to play an active role in bringing up their child. However, their top priority will always be to ensure that the best interests of the child are met. In some cases, it may not be suitable for one parent to have...
Why you need a parallel parenting plan
When couples with children divorce, one of the many things they do to prepare for the life alterations is create a child custody agreement. Many parents plan out a co-parenting plan where each parent has a say in how their child is raised. Each parent then takes on...
The warning signs of parental abduction
Many parents believe they can do anything they want with their children and that their actions have no consequences. This isn’t always the case, especially during a divorce. An issue seen in some Texas custody battles and divorce cases is one parent taking the...
2 mistakes you want to avoid when accused of domestic violence
Disagreements among spouses happen all the time. Sometimes, these altercations can become extremely emotional and tense. However, when things get out of control leading to physical violence, then the law may be involved. Being charged with domestic violence in Texas...
How to make Halloween work for your kids after your divorce
Specific dates on the calendar can throw your standard custody plan into doubt. Halloween is the next of these in line. For many children, going out with their parents to collect sweets is a big deal. Roaming the streets in their carefully chosen costume and seeing...
4 parenting plan questions to ask when kids go back to school
It's back-to-school season and many parents have smiles on their faces as they send their kids back – you, however, may be having a difficult time with the new schedule. School affects many people who have child custody agreements. School can get in the way of the...
3 visitation details you need in a child custody plan
You have to take special consideration in what you include in a custody and visitation agreement – otherwise, you may be missing out on important parts of your children's lives. When planning out a child custody agreement’s visitation rights with your co-parent, you...
Bad parenting during divorce can affect your child custody case
Divorce generally invites a host of unwanted emotions. It is one thing if these feelings only affect you, but when they impact your kids, it becomes a more serious situation. Maybe you feel angry, hurt and betrayed by your soon-to-be ex. It is normal to experience...
What happens if your spouse ignores your divorce petition?
When you file for divorce, you need to inform your spouse. You can serve them the paperwork so that they have a chance to respond. Many spouses are well aware that the process is happening at the time, so it’s not a surprise, but you can also do this if you’ve decided...