In a recent appellate court decision, Rickey G. challenged a divorce decree issued after a bench trial that dissolved his marriage to Shannon G. The decree included rulings on conservatorship and possession of their child and awarded Shannon G. $132,000 in damages for claims of civil assault and … [Read more...]

Co-parenting after divorce or separation can be a challenging but essential aspect of maintaining a stable environment for the children involved. Shared care can be classified into three types: cooperative, parallel and conflicted, and many experts agree that they can be ranked from the worst-case … [Read more...]

Are you planning an exciting vacation abroad with your child? Do you need permission from your co-parent? There are many ins and outs regarding international travel with children. As parents, we worry about many things, from ensuring all luggage arrives to what if my child gets sick and needs to see … [Read more...]

In the world of family law, where emotions run high and the stakes are even greater, an issue that stands out beyond the rest as incredibly toxic is parental alienation. It’s an insidious behavior that can wreak havoc not only within Texas child custody cases but on the emotional well-being of all … [Read more...]

Nearing the end of a relationship brings a lot of feelings and changes. When kids are involved, the ending of a partnership can bring about extensive challenges, necessitating custody arrangements, timetables, and the evolution of routines. At the same time, emotions can feel practically cluttered … [Read more...]

Child custody, or conservatorship, is an ongoing story for the divorced or separated parent. The agreements are carefully crafted around the child’s well-being and are not always static; they may require adjustments over time. As we step into the New Year, it’s an opportune time to reflect, … [Read more...]

HEB, CVS, Walgreens, and every other retailer in Texas set off the unofficial start to the wintertime holidays right after Halloween. Christmas displays and holiday decor have been up for weeks, but now that the holiday season quickly approaches, divorced and otherwise separated parents face a … [Read more...]