Child Custody

Creative co-parenting allows adults to think outside of traditional parenting arrangements. While custody orders and parenting plans generally still form the framework for such arrangements, parents do have the freedom to develop practical strategies to make their...

Some people find themselves sharing custody because they’ve divorced. Others may never have married the other parent of their children. In either scenario, they may have a formal shared custody order. Such orders outline the parental rights and responsibilities of...

When people file for divorce, they have to separate their lives. One spouse makes the decision to file, and both spouses must then negotiate marital matters. If they cannot reach an agreement, then the matter may require litigation in family court. It can take many...

Custody orders have the backing of family courts. Parents generally need to follow the terms set in a custody order or risk being in contempt of court. Despite the expectation that parents should cooperate and act in their children's best interest, some parents refuse...

In Texas, a 50/50 custody schedule refers to an arrangement where the court grants or parents agree to both parents having equal time with their child. The courts refer to an arrangement where both parents share decision making as joint managing conservatorship. Where...

For those who celebrate Christmas, this time of year can be particularly stressful for separated and divorced parents. One of the biggest stressors is gifts. Many parents go over the top on lavish gifts for their children because they feel guilty about the divorce or...

When parents divorce, they often worry about how the situation will affect their children’s school performance. When former spouses are committed to co-parenting, they can set goals to help keep their kids’ grades up, encourage them to continue to excel or help them...

A contentious divorce complicates so many matters among separating couples. The fight over assets multiplies. Disagreements about alimony turn prickly. And issues related to children – child support and especially child custody – can turn excessively combative....

If you and your child’s other parent are sorting out how you’ll co-parent your children now that you’re no longer a couple, you’ll need to tackle the subject of how holidays and other special occasions will be managed. This issue can be addressed both in your...

In Texas, co-parents are generally required to enter into a specific parenting time schedule before their divorce or child custody case can be resolved. When a child’s parents are able to mutually agree upon scheduling terms, they can craft this agreement in whatever...