Like any grandparent in Texas, you love your grandchildren and want what is best for them. However, at the , we know that many grandparents across the country are faced with the unexpected task of raising their grandkids instead of having...
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What is the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction?
If you are a Texas parent whose children’s other parent is from and/or has family ties to another country, you may worry that (s)he will take your children overseas for a visit and refuse to return them. In the event this should happen, you may be able to avail...
What happens if I need to move out of state with my child?
If you are a divorced Texas parent who has residential custody of your child, you may be surprised to learn that should your employer transfer you to another state, you cannot relocate without a judge’s permission. So says Section 153 of the Texas Family Code if...
Gaslighting: How it can destroy your marriage
Not every marriage is happy, as you know. Some couples may have significant disagreements or may have simply drifted apart. Many other marriages in Texas, however, are torn apart by abuse. At the , we have seen the devastating effects both...
Do you have to go to court to decide who has custody when?
Whether you are divorcing your spouse or the two of you have never married, resolving the issue of child custody in the Lone Star State does not have to be bigger just because it is in Texas. Kids are not immune to underlying tension, so anything you can do to...
Tips for preventing international child abduction
If you live in Texas and share a child with someone who comes from another country, and the two of you have a particularly difficult relationship, you may have valid concerns about international child abduction. At the , we are highly...
Resources for grandparents seeking custody of their grandchildren
Grandparents in Texas who seek to gain custody of their grandchildren face some challenges unique to the state. They also usually deal with general issues associated with the process. For example, many custodial grandparents who are not currently caretakers experience...
Texas mother stabs father of children
Child custody can be one of the most contentious disputes in a divorce case, since both parents often believe they have the best interests of their children at heart. Emotions may be running high for parents getting divorced, especially if they are unable to reach a...
Bitter divorce can impact children’s health in adulthood
In Texas and across the country, divorce is often portrayed as a fierce battle between two sides. Yet many couples with children are now trying to change the face of divorce to be less adversarial and more peaceful.According to USA Today, many divorced couples are...
How does child custody work in separation agreements?
Texan parents may sometimes need a break from each other, but might not want an actual divorce. This is where separation agreements come in. They allow you and your partner to divide up assets, finances, property and more, without having to legally sever your...