For most kids in Texas, summer is the best time of the year. There are three months (or so) of freedom, no school, and fun. However, for parents with a custody agreement, it means sharing time with your child’s other parent, making summer break stressful. Without a...
Going through a divorce is a big change for the adults, but it’s also a major life change for the children. Those kids will want to know that both parents will still be actively involved in their life. They may even wonder whether they did anything to cause the...
A domestic violence accusation is not something you should take lightly. Whether you did it or not, an accusation alone is often enough to ruin your reputation, kill your career and even tear apart your personal relationships with other people. If you have been...
Being a parent isn't cheap, and the needs of a child can become increasingly expensive as they grow older. Infants really just need food, clothing and diapers, but teens want technology and vehicles, to say nothing of a trendy wardrobe. All of those daily living...
After a difficult break-up or lengthy divorce, you are ready for a fresh start. While you share parenting time with your ex, you are the one with primary responsibility for the kids. You are ready to move, heading back home to Oklahoma or to New Mexico for a new job...
Divorce is a highly sensitive topic and the procedure can take its toll on all parties. Disputes over property division and child custody can push parents to their limits. Fortunately, many former spouses are able to form a healthy co-parenting relationship...
Parents often think that they can do whatever they want with their own children and that no one can stop them. However, this is certainly not always true. Things definitely get complicated if you're involved in a divorce case. For instance, if your spouse takes the...
Child custody is usually one of the most contested issues during divorce. Even after the divorce is finalized and a child custody order issued, it is important to note that this decree can be modified. This can be through mutual consent or one parent’s petition to the...
If you divorced when one or more of your children were very young, within just a few years you can wind up with a custody order that is ill-suited to meet your family’s changing needs. As kids get older, they develop their own interests. Many get involved with sports,...
Some couples take a long time to decide to get a divorce, while others make this decision much faster. Regardless of how long it takes, most couples want to preserve their marriage and try to do so through couples counseling or therapy. Other times, one or both...