Enduring the rigors of the pandemic has been a challenge – a greater challenge than some folks could handle. The anxiety and uncertainty visited upon us by Covid “got to” numerous people who were otherwise high functioning, optimistic, capable personalities. As we...
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Is A Relationship Just A Relationship, Or Is It A Marriage?
Formal Marriage vs. Informal Marriage In Texas there are two kinds of marriages: 1) the formal marriage that typically involves a ceremony and a stack of paperwork, and 2) the informal marriage that does not involve the same level of formality or documentation. ...
What to know about your child’s safety online
It is a fact that the internet is a scary place. Some of the online inhabitants are nasty creatures - predators, peddlers of pornography and other varieties of bad actors. On the other hand, the internet is also a marvelous, mind-expanding environment offering...
Going through a divorce when you have an autistic child
As a parent of an autistic child, you'll know better than anyone how change and uncertainty can affect them in a negative way. The divorce of a child's parents can affect even the most emotionally adjusted of children, and that's why it's important that you manage the...
During a divorce, stay respectful and focus on reducing conflict
Divorcing has a tendency to bring out the worst in people, at least temporarily. Getting a divorce may be like living with an open wound. Every little negative remark may upset you or make you want to drag out the process as long as you can to make it more costly for...
Conflicted about your child’s special education needs?
Divorce can complicate special education issues. While you and your spouse used to get along; one thing upon which you always disagreed was how to address your child's education. Now, you have two homes and two different opinions about your child's educational needs,...
Building a parenting plan that meets your child’s needs
When parents divorce, courts typically require them to create a parenting plan that outlines each parent's rights and responsibilities to their child. The parenting plan is a crucial part of creating a stable environment for a child after divorce, establishing...
How to make your child feel at home after divorce
Your child is an important part of your life, so you want to maximize the time you get with them after the divorce. Even if you and your estranged spouse have reached a custody agreement that works for everyone, there still may be additional hurdles to jump.How do you...
Special custody considerations for a child with special needs
When you argue for custody in front of the Texas family courts, the judge will always want to make a decision that is in the best interests of the children. For the average family, those best interests usually include getting to spend significant amounts of time with...
Can split custody help me care for my kids?
Parents want what's best for their kids. And while giving them that can be hard after divorce, it's not impossible.If parents have more than one child, this can pose challenges. Some parents may think it's better to keep siblings together. However, others may find it...