Divorce signals a new beginning for everyone involved. If you share a child, divorce marks the beginning of a new living arrangement for the child. And this is where a co-parenting plan works. An ideal co-parenting plan should, first and foremost, focus on the best...
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3 ways divorce can actually help your child
If you’re considering getting a divorce, then you may question how it will affect your child. Many parents fear that a divorce will negatively hurt their children and, as a response, will stay in an unhappy marriage until their children are living independently. ...
4 kinds of things co-parents should consistently document
Even if you and your soon-to-be-ex have an amicable relationship and you’re confident you can make co-parenting work, it’s crucial to keep careful documentation of a number of things. You’ll have your custody and support orders and parenting schedule. However,...
My ex won’t let me see my child. What do I do?
Being a parent is an enormous responsibility under any circumstance. Things can get complicated when you share a child with someone you are no longer in a relationship with due to a divorce. During the divorce, one of the most contentious decisions you will have to...
3 ways to help your children through the holidays post-divorce
The first holiday season after their parents split up is hard on children. It’s up to the parents to ensure the children have what they need to thrive despite the change in circumstances. One of the best things parents can do this holiday season is to put the needs...
3 ways to make visits with your child memory-making events
One of the problems that parents face when they’re going through a divorce is figuring out when their children will spend time with both parents. In many cases, one parent will have a shorter time with the children than the other parent. Regardless of how much time...
Conduct that might impact your Texas child possession order
No parent wants their actions to cause their children emotional suffering, but it happens more often than most people believe. You may strive to keep the well-being of your kids a high priority, but it is easy to fall into poor habits when adjusting to your child...
Should you fight for the country club membership in a divorce?
During a high-end divorce, there are typically expensive assets (and corresponding debts) that must be divided. As Texas is one of the states that follow a community property regime in divorce, that means both spouses divide assets and debts equally and not equitably....
Can your children refuse to spend time with their other parent?
Sharing custody with your ex can be a challenge because you probably don't enjoy seeing them a few times a week. However you may feel about them personally, you may respect that they continue to show up for your children and take responsibility during their parenting...
How to be there for your child after a divorce
Divorce means you and your spouse no longer have to see each other every day. That is typically a positive thing in such situations. Yet, if you are a parent, it might also mean you no longer get to see your child every day. If your child is to live with their other...