When parents in Texas separate, they typically want to do all they can to ensure that their children are taken care of. One way to do this is by working together to create a suitable child custody agreement that serves both children and parents. Here’s some helpful...
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Child Custody
The differences between physical custody and legal custody
When parents divorce, their main areas of concern usually revolve around the children and custody issues. Child custody laws will usually determine how time and duties are split between parents, or if one parent gets primary custody. In Texas, child custody is broken...
The pros and cons of a joint custody arrangement
When parents end their marriage, there’s no way around the fact that the children's lives will be affected. Figuring out a suitable child custody arrangement is often one of the most difficult parts of a divorce. The most optimal child custody arrangement is one that...
For co-parents, effective discipline requires consistency
Following a divorce or separation, it is sometimes hard for parents in Texas to keep a civil relationship for the sake of the children. However, when parents put their past behind them and focus on healthy co-parenting, children can thrive. Staying consistent with...
How to prepare for an upcoming child custody hearing
Parents in Texas who go through a separation or divorce often have many disagreements. One thing both parents typically want is custody of the children. Sometimes parents work together to come to an agreement that benefits all parties. Other times, however, parents...
Ex-spouses don’t have to get along to successfully co-parent
Those who go through a marital breakup often don’t want to see their former spouse or even talk to them, especially if the marriage ended on rocky terms. However, many separated parents in Texas choose to co-parent after their split, so completely cutting their ex out...
Parents and kids can benefit from shared parenting
It’s no secret that divorce can devastate Texas families. However, a divorce does not have to mean that children are destined to grow up in a broken home. Shared parenting has many advantages for both children and parents. Here are a few benefits of an equally shared...
How parents can create a suitable child custody agreement
When parents in Texas divorce, they often disagree on a lot of things. However, a common area of agreement is usually the health, safety and well-being of their children. To ensure the best interests of the children are served, parents may choose to create a suitable...
How can I get my kids back after losing custody?
The unimaginable heartbreak of losing custody of one’s children can feel like the end of the world. A court order seems so final, and if Texas Child Protective Services is involved, it is easy for parents to conclude they have lost their children forever. However,...
Custody is more than just parenting time
When parents divorce or break up, their primary concern is often the well-being of their children. As traumatic as the separation may be for the young ones, it can be even more difficult when child custody, known in Texas as conservatorship, becomes a source of...