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...
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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...
The concept of “nesting” in Texas
When parents are divorcing in Texas, they need to think about the child's best interest, particularly in giving them stability and mental peace as they transition into the new reality. Some people consider "nesting" as a great co-parenting arrangement for their kids...
The importance of a co-parenting plan in Texas
Texas law favors parents that can come to an amicable agreement concerning parenting plans and time. Doing this also makes life easier for your child during and after your divorce. Let us look at why a parenting plan is important both to you and your kids....
What to know about relocating with your child
If you have custody of your child, it may be possible to relocate with your son or daughter. However, this depends on the structure of the custody agreement. Furthermore, a judge will likely need to approve any move that takes you into another town, city or state....
What to expect at a custody hearing
Child custody hearings affect thousands of families in Texas. These proceedings can be intimidating, especially for people who've had little contact with the world of family law. Arming yourself with some knowledge about how a custody hearing works can demystify the...
What do courts consider when awarding custody?
A Texas court considers many different factors when making decisions about child custody. The court wants to place the child in the safest home possible, so each parent's living conditions will face examination. The judge might prefer the child to reside near a good...
The impact of divorce on children
If you are one of the many Texas couples planning to divorce, you may be concerned about the impacts it will have on your children. Studies have shown that both the divorce itself and the parents’ behaviors during and after can cause children to develop a fear of...
Things that child support actually covers
Understandably, noncustodial parents tend to have a lot of questions regarding their child support responsibilities. Often, it can seem that certain demands by an ex-spouse, particularly regarding the amount, may seem a little off. Noncustodial parents want to know...