After a divorce or break up, parents have to rebuild their lives. They find new places to live, start new relationships or work on their careers. They may achieve all of those personal goals while simultaneously sharing custody with a co-parent. Sharing custody...
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Child Custody
3 tips for handling the holidays when sharing custody
Birthdays, first baseball games and a host of other special events can inspire memories that people cherish for a lifetime. If parents divorce or separate, they have to find a way to share that time with one another. Special events like birthdays and holidays can be...
Could your drinking impact your child custody arrangements?
Alcohol plays a big part in modern culture. People go out for drinks with coworkers or clients. They may treat themselves to their favorite beverage after a long day at work or a stressful week. Unfortunately, alcohol can have negative impacts on someone's behavior...
When can parents ask for more parenting time with their children?
Whether parents reach an agreement with each other through negotiations or a judge makes a decision about custody after hearing about the family's circumstances, both of a child’s parents should typically do their best to abide by their custody order and support each...
3 Requirements For Texas Parents Who Share Custody
Sharing custody is a challenge, but it is a necessity for millions of parents who divorce or choose to live separately before their children become adults. Shared custody scenarios are often rife with conflict between the parents, and children, especially teenagers,...
Can You Keep Your Ex’s Parents Or New Partner Away From The Kids?
Sharing custody with your ex means giving up some degree of control over your children's lives and schedules. You don't have a say in what happens during your ex's parenting time for the most part. They could take the children to the opening day of a movie if that is...
Yes, You Can Go Back To Court To Get More Time With The Kids
Family law judges often have to make very difficult decisions. State law admonishes them to prioritize the best interest of the children and the family when making custody determinations. For most married couples facing divorce, shared custody is the most likely...
Can I Improve My Chances Of Being Awarded Custody?
Custody battles are never easy, and in many cases, it seems the court places children with the mother more often than with the father. Being awarded custody depends on many factors, some of which depend on a father’s actions and ability to adequately provide the care...
Will A Texas Court Grant Sole Custody?
When you decide to divorce, your children's well-being is no doubt your primary consideration. If you have concerns about your spouse's parenting ability, you may want to seek sole custody. However, winning a child custody agreement limiting the other parent's access...
3 Grounds For Modifying A Child Custody Order
In Texas, courts may award parents sole, joint or split custody, which may be physical or legal. At the beginning of the custody determination process, the court views both you and the other parent as being on equal footing and considers multiple factors to decide...