Child Custody

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...

Typically, the family courts in Texas prefer both parents to be actively involved in the upbringing of their child. This is generally thought to be in the best interests of the child, and that is the key factor in custody rulings. Nonetheless, custody cases aren’t...

Divorce can be tough, particularly when children are involved. There will likely be numerous significant changes, including who the child lives with. Generally, the court prefers both parents to be involved in the upbringing of their children. Both parents will likely...

If you’re going through a divorce and have children, then you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse may need to have a child custody agreement. Child custody agreements determine each parent's physical and legal custody.  Physical custody establishes each parent's role in...

The winter holiday season is here. While many people are focused on all the festivities and finding the perfect gifts for each person on their list, co-parents have to think about how they’re going to make things work with the children. For some co-parents, the answer...

Halloween is often eagerly anticipated by kids of all ages. Yet, for divorced or separated parents, it can inspire a unique set of challenges. How can you ensure that the spirit of Halloween remains untainted for your child, despite the shift in your family dynamics?...

Divorcing and separating parents often have a hard time accepting the reality that they have to share time with their children, including special days like holidays. The ideal arrangements for co-parenting would involve parents who agree on the division of parenting...