Custody & Visitation

The summer break is a time for families to come together and enjoy some quality time. If you are divorced, conservatorship and visitation can be especially challenging during this time. However, by following these tips, you can make the summer break easier for...

Nearly all holidays are somewhat complicated by divorce. However, the ones that are meant to celebrate parents can become the most awkward – particularly when co-parents have a strained relationship. When you were working out your custody agreement, you may have had...

When you're divorced, things can get tricky when it comes to parenting. There are a lot of new territories to navigate, and one of the biggest challenges is learning how to co-parent effectively. There is no handbook for co-parenting, but there are some tips that can...

When the marriage is over and the court grants one parent primary possession of the children and the other access (visitation) rights, it is important that both parties honor this ruling. This is known as a custody order, and it is binding.  Unfortunately, it is not...

Divorce can really throw someone’s emotional state off-balance. That may be why a lot of divorced (and divorcing) people turn to alcohol to ease their woes. However, even if you indulge a little, you don’t want to let your drinking get out of control. In particular,...

In theory, both you and your ex should comply with the custody order by fulfilling your obligations to the children. Even if you haven't filed paperwork to establish parenting time, you should be able to connect with your children.  When you show up for your parenting...

When you broke up or filed for divorce, you did so knowing that you would have to share custody with your ex. However, getting yourself and your children out of the house may have been important to you, especially if your ex has an issue with substance abuse.   Those...

Texas does things its own way -- and that includes how it refers to the custody of a couple’s children when parents divorce.  You’ll have a much easier time understanding what’s happening in your own divorce and custody case if you’re familiar with the basic language...