When people are considering adopting, they often only think of bringing an infant or a very young child into their home. This is a wonderful idea, but it is not only young children who are in need of parental care and guardianship. Also available and worthy of...
Year: 2014
There are steps that can help a woman prepare for a divorce
Sometimes relationships move from a place of health and happiness to a place that is simply not habitable by the parties involved. Sometimes there is no reconciliation. Sometimes divorce is an inevitability. If you are a woman who believes that a parting of the ways...
What happens if ex-spouses can’t agree on visitation?
In regard to post-divorce agreements between ex-spouses with children, Texas courts require that all actions taken are in the child’s best interests. It can often be in everyone's best interests if parents are cooperative in deciding child custody issues. As such, a...
What can be done if ex-spouse won’t follow family court orders?
Once a divorce has been finalized, there is a legal obligation placed upon both parties to follow the conditions provided by the order of the court. But should one party fail to adhere to their responsibilities, what recourse does the other party have to address the...
A prenuptial agreement can make a leap of faith a better bet
When you choose to take a big chance in your life that has uncertain consequences, it can be said you are taking a “leap of faith.” A leap of faith is an act of optimism and a willingness to take a risk with the belief that the result will have a positive outcome....
Divorce can save money for couples in the long run
For any number of reasons, spouses may keep a marriage going long after the severing of their emotional connection. Perhaps it's because they carry an "until death do us part" mindset. Maybe they remember what the relationship once was and hope that those days will...
What are the requirements for adopting a child in Texas?
While raising children has an unimaginable number of challenges, the rewards can be equally innumerable. The instinct to care for and guide children into adulthood is hardwired in many of us. However, sometimes finding a way to satisfy that instinct is not so simple....
How to keep parental gatekeeping from causing visitation issues
Sometimes resentments remain between two people well after they have gone through the process of a divorce. But, the children of divorced couples should never be placed in the middle of an emotional battle between their parents. Parental gatekeeping occurs when one...
Just when you thought your smartphone was an indispensible part of your life, we are pleased to inform our readers about several apps that can potentially may co-parenting easier. It is common for many newly divorced parents to struggle with getting things done,...
Texas grandparents may be able to seek visitation rights
One of the more special relationships that two people can ever experience together is that of grandparent and grandchild. Unfortunately, sometimes, family situations can become messy and grandparents may find themselves being obstructed from participating in their...