Child Custody

Once the decision to divorce has been taken, you need to get ready. Preparing for a custody agreement will typically be your number one priority if you have children. While you could look at it as preparing for battle, that won’t help, and it could make reaching an...

Changing an existing parenting plan usually requires a court hearing where both parents need to be physically present before a judge issues new orders. However, in some cases, that is not a requirement. When the children’s welfare is in immediate danger, the court can...

As a parent of a strong, independent teenager, you may not be sure if a custody schedule is really necessary for them. They can drive, go to either parent’s home when they want to, and generally are a responsible individual. As long as your child is under 18, you will...

Children have various options for going through school. One that’s become increasingly popular is e-learning. Some children have this as their primary method, but some schools use it as a supplemental tool for when having the kids in the building isn’t possible. ...

After the finalization of your divorce, your life likely changed radically. You may have moved to a new city, found a new job, been remarried or otherwise made adjustments to your life situation. Sometimes, once a few years have passed since the divorce, an old child...

When you and your ex broke up,  you were both ordered to share possession of and access to your child. You have a set schedule that you follow every week or every month. Additionally, your spouse was ordered to pay child support. This was done in part because the...

Divorce is rarely an easy process for the couple involved, especially when they’re parents. It can get even more complicated, however, when they have a child with autism. Many autistic children rely heavily on routines to help them manage their anxiety and stress, and...

Sharing custody in Texas often means that you work your parenting time around your child's school schedule. Generally, both parents can work during the day while the kids are at school, and only have to worry about daytime childcare arrangements over extended school...

Many parents initially worry about how their split will impact them and the ability to see their kids as often as they'd like. They tend to think about what works best for their schedule or which arrangement fits their lifestyle when drafting a parenting plan. They...

It is fair to say that when you participate in any family law legal matter, you will hear terms or words that you might not understand. Because such terms often scare parents, it may help to know that these words and phrases typically do not have negative...