Child Custody

Raising kids in a foreign country comes with its own set of challenges. When living in Texas as an expatriate, challenges often include balancing work, family and the legal details that come with parenting. One unexpected issue that can arise is how heavily your...

During your marriage, you and your spouse likely worked together to make decisions for your child. You jointly found a pediatrician or made healthcare decisions. You worked together to decide what religion your child should be part of or where they should go to...

Choosing a parenting time schedule after a separation or divorce is an important decision-making process that impacts both parents and children alike. One common arrangement is the 2-2-3 schedule, wherein a child spends two days with one parent, two days with the...

A child’s life is enriched by travel. Children who travel are more well-rounded and educated compared to their peers. Having family in another country provides an even greater benefit to your children by allowing them to explore their culture and learn its traditions....

Co-parents can’t always avoid having to attend the same events for their children. For some, these joint events are nothing more than a way to support their kids. For others, these are a test in patience because of the stress between them and their ex. Anytime exes...

Regardless of the age of your kid(s), if you are going through a divorce, you need to explain custody to them. They need to understand how they will be moving between the two homes and what will or not change. So, how do you handle such a conversation? Below are four...

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare: their ex-spouse abducts their children and flees to another country. Attempting to resolve child custody issues across international borders presents its own unique set of challenges. Prevention is critical in a situation like this, so...

Parents going through a divorce can benefit from learning about legal and physical custody. Legal and physical custody can help determine a parent's child custody rights. Physical custody is given to a parent who is responsible for maintaining a child's daily routine....

Co-parenting requires both adults to work as a team to raise the children. This isn’t always possible, such as in situations involving abuse or neglect. For those who are able to co-parent, being able to compromise is important. One of the most important things to do...