A parent's history of substance abuse is one of the factors that can affect custody decisions in Texas. Whether that parent's abuse is in the past or still going on, courts will consider it when establishing custody and visitation orders. Before custody is established...
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Child Custody
How do I change jurisdiction for child custody in Texas?
Child custody arrangements in Texas and around the country are determined based on the best interests of the child standard. Researchers have discovered that children tend to fare better following a divorce when they are able to spend time with both of their parents,...
How Does The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Apply To Child Custody Matters?
If you are a parent who is divorced from or was never married to the other parent of your child, you might have a custody agreement with that parent. If both parents and the child live in Texas and have done so for at least six months, in most cases, it is the state...
What does the court consider when you apply for a relocation?
Texas parents who have an existing child custody arrangement will need to apply with the court to have it modified if they want to relocate. It's common for parents to relocate for reasons like finding a better-paying job or moving closer to extended family members....
Child custody tips for fathers
Fathers in Texas who want to get custody of their children might improve their chances of a successful outcome by preparing in advance. Since courts make child custody decisions in the best interests of the children instead of the parents, thorough documentation...
Why a co-parenting plan is important
When Texas parents get a divorce, they might think that they can successfully co-parent as long as they hide their conflict from their children. However, children may still pick up on tension between their parents. A better approach may be for parents to write a...
How can you co-parent with a narcisisst?
There are many things that you might have to do when you divorce a narcissist. If you have children with a narcissist, there are many things that are going to continue after the divorce is final. Coming up with a plan for handling a narcissistic co-parent is...
Making the first Thanksgiving after divorce easier on your kids
If you're a newly separated or divorced parent, you're likely approaching this Thanksgiving and the holidays that lie ahead with more than the usual amount of anxiety and stress. It's understandable that you're not feeling particularly thankful this year. However, you...
Dealing with alcohol abuse in a parenting plan
If you're going to be sharing custody of your children with a co-parent who has a history of alcohol abuse, it's wise to include provisions in your parenting plan regarding the use of alcohol and perhaps an alcohol monitoring system. Even if the parent in question...
Why you should have a visitation transportation plan
Many divorcing parents devote a great deal of time negotiating – and sometimes battling over – custody and visitation arrangements. After they've worked out things like how many days a week each parent has the kids and where they'll spend various holidays,...
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