In divorce cases, there are times when the parent who has legal custody of a child will want to relocate out of the geographical area that the parties live in. That may or may not be agreed upon. One thing that’s for certain is that they can’t just get up and go, this is why […]
In Texas, child custody (conservatorship) is usually granted by a family law judge who gives a verdict based on the dictum of the child’s best interest. Although the judge decides on the terms of conservatorship, there is always the presumption that joint custody is most beneficial to children. This is why it’s important you contact […]
While the winter holidays are often a time for family gatherings, gift-giving, and other festivities, the holidays can be a difficult time for families who have recently experienced a divorce. Deciding where your child will spend the holidays can add a lot of stress to an already emotional time period. It is important that you […]
Going through a divorce is a difficult situation and becomes much more so when children are involved. One of the biggest stresses that divorced parents run into is the often inevitable need to adjust a child custody schedule. There are many different events that might result in the need to request a change in child […]
If you are going through a divorce, you probably have plenty of questions about how you’re going to divide holidays with your children between you and your divorcing spouse. It can get complicated because you both naturally want to be with your children for their birthdays and meaningful holidays. There are, however, some standard scheduling […]
There is no federal law that guarantees grandparents’ rights in the United States. Although grandparents can petition for the right to visitation with their grandchildren, it is ultimately up to the discretion of the court, which is always guided by the best interests of the children involved. If you are a grandparent who has lost […]
If you’re going through a divorce, your children are usually your first concern. Whether you are the primary parent or not, you obviously have questions about your children’s visitation schedule. While visitation schedules vary widely, there are several basic templates that are often employed. Summer visitation schedules, however, generally have more variability built-in than doing […]
Going back to school is an exciting time for both kids and parents. There are school supplies and backpacks to be purchased and first-day-of-school outfits to be chosen, but if you are a divorced parent, you likely have an additional layer of concerns with which to contend. You and your children will find your back-to-school […]
If you are facing a divorce case, you may be wondering what to expect. In some cases, spouses are able to work things out and enter into a settlement agreement. In most cases, judges will approve a visitation schedule that parents have worked out themselves. When parents can’t agree, they may be ordered to attend […]
