You and your ex-spouse were able to work out a custody and visitation agreement and put a parenting plan in place. You envisioned that you two would be able to successfully co-parent your kids across your two households. However, your co-parent isn't cooperating in...
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How do you co-parent when there’s a no-contact order in place?
If there has been domestic violence in a relationship, or accusations of domestic violence, the victim may be able to seek a no-contact order. That's basically what it sounds like: an order to prevent contact of any kind -- in person, by phone, text, email or other...
A good co-parenting relationship begins with an amicable divorce
Most divorcing couples who have kids want a good co-parenting relationship because they understand that this is what's best for their children. However, how they deal with each other during the divorce as they work out property division, support and child custody...
When is it time for a paternity lawsuit in Texas?
Parents define our lives, either through their nurturing involvement or the sting of their absence. For a small number of Texans, the identity of our parents may become a burning question. Sometimes, the question matters for legal reasons before a person is an adult....
Considering divorce? Ask these 5 questions first
You're considering a divorce, but you're not sure if you should. You haven't thought much about it, but after the way your spouse treated you recently, it's been on the top of your mind. There are some different questions you can ask yourself to determine if a divorce...
Why separate accounts may not help you in divorce
Younger married couples are more likely to keep their money in separate accounts than older ones are. That's one of the findings of a recent Bank of America survey. Some 28% of Millennial spouses report that they have separate accounts. They're more than twice as...
Strong parenting agreements protect parents and children
When parents are in the middle of the divorce process, or approaching it, it is often difficult to maintain clear perspectives. Even when parents want the best for their children and work together to keep the process civil, emotions can easily get in the way of...
New Texas law will provide relief for victims of ‘coerced debt’
Many Texans find out only as they go through the divorce process that their spouse has opened credit cards or taken out a loan or line of credit in their name. They may be responsible for many thousands of dollars in debt they can't afford to pay off and left with a...
How to successfully work out a custody agreement via mediation
If you and your spouse are working out your various divorce agreements through mediation, negotiating your custody and visitation agreement will be one of the most important things you'll do during the process. Typically, co-parents who can negotiate this agreement on...
An age gap does increase your divorce odds
When people with a significant age gap fall in love and start to talk about marriage, you often hear them say things like: "Age is just a number." They feel confident that they can make it work, even if it does seem a bit unconventional. They tend to ignore concerned...