If you're divorcing a spouse who has had alcohol and/or drug abuse issues and the two of you have children, it's only natural that your concern for their safety and well-being is paramount. You may have determined that you want full custody of the kids -- particularly...
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Protecting your parenting time from indirect interference
When parents separate or divorce, it can take months or even years to learn how to work together to raise their child and respect each other's rights and boundaries. In many cases, parents never seem to be able to find common ground, and one or both of them may...
Making a case for child custody if you have a mental illness
Fortunately, mental health issues don't carry the stigma they once did. In general, it's much easier than it used to be for people to acknowledge that they have a problem and seek help. This can include therapy, medication or a combination of the two.Perhaps your...
Parents’ battle over child’s gender attracts political attention
Divorced parents can disagree about many things related to their children's upbringing. However, two Texas parents can't agree on the gender of their child. The court battle has attracted the attention of the governor, other Texas politicians and conservative...
Controlling your reactions when dealing with your co-parent
One of the most challenging aspects of co-parenting after divorce is that we have to find a way to communicate and work respectfully and constructively with a person who may have caused us significant pain in the past -- or whom we hurt. It can be difficult to put...
Remaining close to in-laws after divorce can have its challenges
You may have heard friends and colleagues talk about how they dread the occasions when they have to be around their ex-spouse's family -- for example, at events involving your children. However, you are very close to one or more of your in-laws and want to maintain a...
A positive frame of mind can help in child custody cases
Positive attitudes can make almost any situation less stressful, and co-parenting is no exception. When you can remain positive during your interactions with your ex, you are already making an effort to give your children the best life possible. Keeping things...
What happens to your pet in a Texas divorce?
If you are like most Texans with a pet, you probably love your dog or cat like a member of your family. They may not be an actual child, but you may feel a similar degree of devotion to and responsibility for the animals you have brought into your family as you do for...
Commingling assets can ruin the intentions of your prenup
Prenuptial agreements are a valuable tool for helping couples designate before they get married which assets will remain theirs if they divorce. This can be particularly helpful in a community property state like Texas.Depending upon how the prenup is written, couples...
What are the ‘best interests of the child?’
Are you negotiating a child custody agreement as part of your divorce, or are you or your co-parent seeking changes to the agreement you have in place? When judges make a decision on or give approval to an agreement or requested modifications to it, they will be...