Divorce can present new challenges that your children may have a difficult time coping with. One of these changes may involve helping your children get used to living in two separate houses. At first, splitting parenting time may be difficult for your children. But...
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Why divorce rates are high among military families
Divorce is common across Texas, and military families are no exception. The demands and challenges unique to military life often contribute to the higher divorce rates seen among these families. Several factors contribute to the prevalence of divorce among military...
4 tips for co-parenting at a parent-teacher conference
Your child’s education is important, and both parents play an important role in supporting their education. Parent-teacher conferences offer a valuable opportunity for parents to engage with educators and stay informed about their child's progress. For separated or...
Should you sign over your parental rights during your divorce?
Deciding to divorce is a challenging decision, but when you have children, it is even harder. Among the many decisions you will face is the consideration of parental rights. In Texas, as in many states, the option exists to voluntarily relinquish your parental rights....
You can rebuild your retirement after a divorce
Divorce can disrupt your plans for the future and deplete your retirement savings in a manner you never anticipated. Preparing for your future suddenly feels uncertain and you may grapple with where to start. Despite the impact of a split on your retirement savings,...
Signs that marriage counseling might not succeed
Texas couples who face an impasse in their marriage might turn to marriage counseling to resolve problems. Sometimes this works and the couple finds renewed happiness and purpose in their marriage Other times the counseling does not work and the next step involves...
Is there an alternative to co-parenting?
When couples divorce, some find it difficult to get through the process without conflict. Since Texas judges want parents to make decisions in the best interests of the children, cooperative parenting in the wake of a contentious divorce may seem impossible. What can...
Divorce rates are down in Texas
Divorce rates can tell an interesting story. It is often reflective of the generations and how they view marriage and divorce. Looking at current divorce rates in Texas, they show that it is one of the states with the lowest number of divorces. The Texas divorce rate...
What to expect during a Texas divorce
When the romantic union of marriage unravels, it is an emotionally taxing time for everyone involved. In the state of Texas, the divorce process involves several steps, each having its own unique characteristics. Even though the process can seem daunting, knowing what...
Altering your Texas child custody plan during summer vacations
Child custody arrangements bear great significance in the lives of children and their parents. These arrangements define how parents will share time with their child, making it difficult to make changes to this plan. During the summer break, a common question arises...