Most Texas parents agree to put their children’s needs first after a separation or divorce. While their marriage may be at an end, they will continue to raise a family together as co-parents. Divorce can be devastating for children, even if their parents still get...
Co-Parenting: How to put the children first
Divorce often takes a tremendous toll on a family, especially when the couple ending their marriage has children. Regardless of which parent is the managing conservator, Texas courts expect that both parents will continue to be a present and positive force in their...
How to identify signs of parental alienation during divorce
When a spouse exhibits hostile feelings toward their partner, children are often caught in the middle. This can lead to feelings of anger, fear or resentment towards one parent by the children. This is often referred to a parental alienation. Parental alienation is a...
Navigating child custody with a bipolar ex-spouse
You and your spouse have decided to part ways. You want your child to maintain a close relationship with both parents, but you also want to keep your child safe. You’re concerned about how your ex’s bipolar disorder could affect their parenting abilities. Here are...
All I want for Christmas . . .
The year 2020 has delivered many hardships and heartaches. Whether you have been personally affected by COVID-19 itself (or have a family member or friend who has) or have managed to remain healthy, we have all been affected. Some have suffered job losses, schools...
Can your family benefit from a “nesting” co-parenting arrangement?
Once a marriage ends and children are involved, the traditional approach for joint custody is a two-household situation, where children are shuttled back and forth. Many of their possessions are either duplicated or also transported from house to house. However, a...
How do Texas courts determine your child’s best interests during divorce?
When a couple gets divorced in Texas and children are involved, courts use a set of factors to decide the child’s best interests. These issues address the physical and legal elements of sharing children, known as conservatorship in the Lone Star State. Judges have...
Happy Father’s Day!
Father's Day is just around the corner. Are you a concerned dad? Concerned about your children and your rights? Custody is not just for moms. If you are a dad seeking custody, consider these three things. First, ask yourself why. Why is this important to you? Are you...
Tips for co-parenting during a global health crisis
Billions of people across the globe are struggling to find a new “normal” amid the coronavirus pandemic. While lockdown orders and other restrictions begin to ease a bit here in Texas, there is no playbook for how and when to resume regular activities. During an...
Top Co parenting apps
There’s an App for everything. So why not an App for Co-parenting? Children need stability, calm and security as they grow-up. Which parent are they spending the weekend with? Who needs to sign their school field trip note? The concern of these parental jobs is not...
