When you go through a divorce and share children with your ex, you’ll eventually have a child custody order in place that governs what happens with the children. This is set based on the circumstances that are present at the time of the split. As time progresses, it...
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What should you include in your prenuptial agreement?
You and your fiance have already talked about it, and you agree that a prenuptial agreement makes sense. Why not set the terms for a potential breakup now while the two of you get along and can reach reasonable compromises? Agreeing to a prenuptial agreement doesn't...
Birdnesting as a unique custody option
Child custody options often just mean dividing up the time that both parents have with the children. Those children then stay in each parent’s house at specific times, on a fairly set schedule -- though it may be a bit flexible to accommodate work schedules,...
Are you trying to terminate your ex’s parental rights?
As a parent who is trying your best to raise your children, it is frustrating to you when you see that their other parent has again failed to pick them up on time from an event or for scheduled custody time. The last time they came to get your children, they smelled...
Asking your ex to terminate their rights to allow stepparent adoption
After a stressful, unpleasant divorce, falling in love again can be an amazing experience. If there is anything better than finding someone that you love and who loves you in return, it is having that person also grow to love your child. When your new spouse has...
What is collaborative divorce and will one work for you?
The word divorce often conjures images of a protracted and bitter fight between former spouses. The idea that divorce does not have to be a battle surprises some people. However, that is exactly the approach offered by collaborative law. As you might guess from the...
What are your rights as a divorcing parent in Texas?
Going through a divorce and trying to find a reasonable way to split custody with your exe is not easy. When you try to tackle these difficult tasks with inaccurate information, they can become that much more difficult to complete. When you know your rights as a...
Planning is critical for those considering a gray divorce
When a couple that has spent decades together decides to divorce when they are near or after the point of retirement, people refer to the dissolution of their marriage as a gray divorce. Gray divorces have become increasingly common at a time when divorce rates among...