For coparents who share custody of their children, navigating the challenges of coordinating schedules and transportation between two households can be challenging, and concerns over COVID-19 can make it even more stressful. Managing changes in family and living situations has made child custody in the age of COVID-19 even more Read more…
It’s that time of year again — Thanksgiving is here and people are making plans for this holiday and the upcoming holidays. This can be a challenging time of year when planning family visits and holiday travel while coparenting. Planning Ahead for Holiday Vacations As part of the divorce process, Read more…
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What does joint custody mean? Under the Texas family code, joint custody is not a formal phrase that is used. We have ‘conservators’ and ‘conservatorship’, which refers to the decision making abilities, the rights and the duties of parents. The Texas family code also uses the terms ‘possession’ and ‘access’ Read more…
General Information In Texas, legal rights and responsibilities, also known as “legal rights and duties”, of a parent in terms of child custody are described as Conservatorship. Unless both parents can agree on the rights and responsibilities of a child, a family law judge will decide the terms of conservatorship. Read more…
If we share 50/50 possession, will I have to pay child support in Texas? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sANxbyUYH8 Having a 50/50 possession schedule does not automatically mean you will not pay child support. Texas has a guideline amount of support that is established in each case regardless of time spent in possession of Read more…
Now that Spring Break has started for most families, we turn to the question of when Spring Break ends this year.
Today, same-sex couples has the same right to divorce as traditional couples seeking a divorce in the US. Just as Marriage is Marriage, so is divorce in Texas.
International Child Abduction: Child Support And Child Custody Many divorced parents reside in the same state or city. However, it is increasingly common for one parent to move out of state. This could be for a number of personal or professional reasons. Regardless of the reason, out of state moves Read more…
UPDATED: September 9, 2021 Issues in Child Custody and Visitation Child Custody and Visitation is often a heated topic during divorce proceedings. It’s not only complex for the parents, but can also produce unnecessary pain for a child when the proceedings are handled badly. That is why it is so Read more…