Crafting a co-parenting plan with a narcissist can be one of the most difficult situations imaginable for a newly separated or divorced parent of a minor or otherwise dependent child. Narcissistic individuals often crave control, resist compromise and may prioritize...
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Parenting time scheduling for kids with special needs
Creating a parenting time schedule for children with special needs requires careful consideration of their unique challenges and requirements. When it comes to children with physical, developmental and/or emotional disabilities, a well-structured parenting plan must...
Does an irregular schedule impact parental custody rights?
Parents preparing for a breakup or divorce often worry about their bond with their children. People typically don't want to give up half of their parenting time, which is usually necessary at the end of a marital or romantic relationship with the other parent of their...
Enforcing a custody order when denied parenting time
A custody order generally protects a parent’s right to spend time with their children and make decisions with their child’s other parent about their upbringing. There is an expectation that both adults in the family should work cooperatively to meet the needs of the...
Legal terms that all divorcing Texas parents should understand
If you’re a Texas parent who believes divorce is inevitable in the near future, or who has perhaps started preparing for it, you’re probably thinking about what kind of custody and parenting time agreements you want to seek. You may be surprised to see some unfamiliar...
How could a Texas parent lose custody in a divorce?
One of the most common reasons people delay divorce filings is concern for their parental rights. Parents generally love their children deeply and want to be with them as much as possible. The idea of losing custody in a divorce might even keep someone trapped in an...
Your old calendars can help you during divorce
No matter how great a marriage in Texas begins, there's no guarantee that this union will last forever. If divorce is on the horizon, it's beneficial to be prepared. However, you might be surprised to learn that an old calendar can be a part of your preparation for...
How parallel parenting benefits your kids
The last person you may want to hear from after a divorce in Texas is your former spouse. However, if you have children with them, your ex will remain part of your life. The best way to avoid conflict may be to adopt a new style of parallel parenting. This is an...
Is birdnesting the right type of child custody for you?
Birdnesting, also known as "nesting" or "bird's nest custody," is a parenting arrangement used in Texas and around the country, in which children remain in a single household while the parents take turns living with them. The idea behind this approach is to minimize...
Creating the ideal child custody schedule
No matter why a couple decides to divorce, the process can be challenging for a variety of reasons. While couples have to decide how to divide their assets and need to determine who will remain in the marital home, they will also have to make child custody...