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...
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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...
Why more young adults are getting prenups
Many young adults don't even realize that just a few decades ago, prenuptial agreements were primarily associated only with the rich and famous. Movie stars and titans of industry got them to protect their considerable assets from spouses who may want to continue...
Special concerns for divorcing parents with adopted children
Parental divorce can bring up all sorts of feelings of insecurity in children. They're losing the family structure they've always known. They often blame themselves for their parents' break-up -- particularly if they've been the subject of some of their parents'...
4 ways to battle divorce stress
Divorce is hard and complicated and usually very stressful for all parties involved. It can zap your energy and leave you feeling completely drained within the first few minutes of waking up every day. If your multifaceted life includes things like running your own...
Dealing with people in your co-parent’s (and children’s) lives
Even the most mature, amicable co-parenting relationships can be challenged when other people who are part of your children's lives are involved. You and your ex-spouse may have a healthy relationship that is focused on doing what's best for your kids. However, former...