New legislation went into effect on Sept. 1, 2021, affecting Texas parents with 50/50 or shared custody orders. The new law expands the beginning and ending times for weekend stays with the child’s noncustodial parent. The reason for the law is to provide children...

Divorce can be a very “me-centric” experience for Texas parents, and that’s understandable. We’re all human, and when your once-loving marriage ends, it’s understandable how bitterness and anger can threaten to consume you. But when you have children, it’s crucial not...

You and your former or soon-to-be-former spouse have already gone through a lot. Divorce is never easy, especially when you have kids and hard or angry feelings persist with your ex-partner. Chances are you have diligently worked to keep those emotions in check to...

Texas classrooms are opening as schools attempt to return to the new normal. Along with in-school learning, students are once again participating in a wide variety of extracurriculars in sports, music and other social groups. Some divorced parents may struggle with...

One of the central aspects of child care is parental visitation. When a married couple breaks up, they need to develop a child custody agreement. The custody agreement determines certain things such as who will have primary physical custody, shared legal custody, and...

When Texas spouses decide to end their marriage, nothing is more painful than telling their children they are getting a divorce. While it won’t be easy, kids should hear the news from both parents at the same time. How your children respond will likely depend upon...

Nesting is a relatively recent trend among divorced and divorcing parents in Texas who share the family home, taking turns being with their children. As a result, kids remain in familiar surroundings, which can help them better adapt to their new situation. The...

Co-parenting after a divorce or separation is never easy. Every relationship is different, and some ex-spouses have more conflict than others. While each marriage and divorce are unique, the common goal should be to ensure that children have a safe, stable and close...

The key to a successful co-parenting relationship is creating a peaceful and loving environment for your child. Those goals can usually be accomplished when parents abide by the terms of their parenting plan while remaining flexible with their ex. Regardless of...

Divorced or soon-to-be-divorced Texas parents face many challenges when raising their kids in separate households. Many spend too much time and energy stewing and arguing over missed payments, child drop-offs or pickups and other parenting issues. A co-parenting...