Adopting a child from foster care offers the opportunity to grow your family while providing a permanent home for a child in need. The process includes several important steps, each designed to ensure the placement is safe, supportive, and well-matched. If you're...
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Texas’ divorce timeline: How long does it take?
Choosing to move forward with your life is the first big step towards reaching your path to happiness. Although each divorce proceeding is unique, being guided by the steps involved can provide you with clarity and help you finish the process without any delay. Texas’...
Who has to agree to a stepparent adoption?
Blended families are quite common. Divorced individuals who have children from previous marriages often decide to remarry and create new, blended families. Those families sometimes face challenges that those in traditional nuclear families do not. For example,...
When should a parent consider modifying a Texas custody order?
A Texas custody order is an enforceable court matter. Both parents in a Texas shared custody arrangement need to adhere to the schedule for the division of parenting time outlined in the custody order and communicate with one another. Either parent could potentially...
Enhancing co-parenting communication
Enhancing co-parent communication – when necessary – is critical for a former couple and for their children's well-being and stability. After a separation or divorce, maintaining an effective communication channel might seem challenging, but it's often essential for...
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...
Divorce and life insurance in Texas
When two people get divorced in Texas, there are a lot of changes that occur. One of the most important things to consider is the potential implications it might have on your life insurance policy. Therefore, let’s discuss how a divorce can impact your coverage and...
A guide to stepparent adoption
If you are a stepparent in Texas, you might want to consider adopting your spouse's child. Use this guide to learn how this type of adoption works and why it's beneficial. What are the reasons to adopt a stepchild? Deciding to adopt your stepchild is a big step that...
How to determine if you can afford the marital home
It's possible to keep a Texas home in a divorce settlement. However, there are many questions that you need to ask yourself before deciding if doing so is a good idea. For instance, you'll need to determine if you can afford the mortgage and other holding costs. It's...

