Child Custody

Ending a marriage will always be difficult, particularly when there are children involved. Although many Texas parents agree that co-parenting will be most beneficial for the children, post-divorce resentment and contention between some parents may make it tough to...

A sole managing conservatorship means that only one parent has the legal authority to make decisions regarding the child. This is also sometimes referred to in other states as sole legal custody. If the courts grants a parent a sole managing conservatorship, that...

The custody dispute between Madonna and Guy Ritchie involving their son is still ongoing. It's been two months since Rocco, 15, went to visit his father in Britain, even though a judge ordered his return.Madonna and Ritchie were supposed to come to the U.S. last...

While any custody dispute has the potential to be quite complicated and more difficult than initially expected, an international custody issue is perhaps one of the most challenging of all. International custody disputes are common when one person chooses to move out...

While many people would like to think that once the divorce papers are signed and everything is finalized, they will never have to deal with the family courts again, this is often untrue, unfortunately. The reality is that many people find themselves back before the...

The Texas courts allow for numerous ways for a parent-child relationship to be established. Establishing legal parent-child status can make a difference during divorce and family law disputes. If one parent has such a status and the other does not, for example, the...

Christmas is a joyous time of year. It can also be one of the most stressful. For parents who have divorced or separated, child custody issues can really put a damper on your holiday spirit. Here are some tips to help you and your ex survive the holiday season with a...

When the holidays get closer, divorced parents often wonder what the best plans are for the children. Do you and your ex simply plan one holiday get-together and let the kids open their Christmas presents? Is it better to have separate holiday celebrations in order to...

When it comes to visitation after a divorce or separation, your hope is likely that everything will go according to the visitation agreement you have with your child's other parent. Unfortunately, it doesn't always turn out that way. Do you have recourse when...

The holidays are among the most difficult times for divorced parents. Whether it's your first holiday season since your break-up or you've been dealing with split custody for awhile, there are some important things to remember. The key is to make the holidays fun and...