Child custody becomes complicated when a parent is incarcerated. Understanding Texas law in these situations is vital for the child's well-being. Impact of incarceration on parental rights In Texas, going to prison doesn't automatically remove a parent's rights. The...
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What parents should know about Texas child custody modifications
Child custody arrangements are dynamic and subject to change as circumstances evolve. Understanding the intricacies of child custody modifications is crucial for parents seeking adjustments to existing agreements. There are several things that you should know about...
Can custody transfers be dangerous?
If you have children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you may be grappling with conservatorship. Commonly called custody, conservatorship addresses parenting time, decision-making and other child-related matters. If you and your spouse want to share custody, you are...
Can you parent collaboratively after a divorce?
If you have gone through a bitter divorce, you may be good at fighting with your ex-spouse. Still, because the two of you share children, you are probably going to have to put aside your differences at some point for the good of your kids. If you cannot do so, your...
How can parallel parenting reduce family conflicts?
In the majority of divorces involving children, the parents end up with joint custody. This is because the courts believe that both parents being actively involved in a child's life is in the best interest of the child. However, if you have a narcissistic ex or are...
How can co-parenting make divorce easier?
Texas parents like you likely prioritize your child during divorce. This includes finding ways to make the divorce as free of pain and trauma as possible. There are many tips out there to help you achieve this goal, one of them being co-parenting. Co-parenting is a...
Can I get sole custody?
In the not-so-distant past, it was very common for women to end up with sole custody of any children following a divorce. Particularly if the children were young, the courts would assume that the mother was a better caretaker. However, times have changed and the...
Creating a child custody schedule that works for you
When going through a divorce in Texas, it can be hard to determine how to divide certain items of community property equally, such as a marital home. For parents, it may be even more of a challenge to determine how to create a child custody schedule that allows each...