Child Custody

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...

Cooperation between co-parents becomes particularly essential when supporting your children's educational journey. Kids thrive best when their parents are united in their commitment to education. The school year is busy with homework, projects and extracurricular...

There are few relationships in life that are tougher to navigate than a co-parenting relationship in which one of the parties is a narcissist. For reasons that are consistent with a clinical diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder, it can be virtually...

Divorce involving children can be complex and it may take time to reach an agreement on custody. Generally, the family court prefers parents to have a joint managing conservatorship. This means that each parent has a say in decisions that involve the child’s...

Parenting after a divorce or separation can be complex, especially when high-conflict dynamics persist between the parents. In such instances, traditional co-parenting arrangements can be challenging, leading to additional stress and potential harm to the children. As...

As if the stress of divorcing is not enough, some parents must also deal with possible risks to their children’s safety when they’re with their other parent. Courts rarely remove child access rights altogether, but they may approve a request for supervision during...

The end of the school year is often a joyful time for kids, but their parents may not look forward to this time of year. Child custody (conservatorship in Texas) and access conflicts may arise during school vacation as parents try to manage a new schedule. Of course,...