During a divorce or child custody case, the litigation process can involve intensely personal issues, spiteful accusations and hurtful statements that often trigger a cluster of emotions including feelings of fear, anger, anxiety, and depression. In cases that involve high-conflict people, the chances that you will feel at least one, if not all, of these emotions, […]
As a newly divorced parent, splitting holidays and vacations with the other parent takes getting used to. The holiday season is upon us and stress and anxiety rise as we hustle to prepare for holiday dinners, parties, and guests. Sometimes, through the lack of experience or because of the added excitement that comes with this season, […]
Back to school tips for divorced parents, Co-Parenting style. The start of the school year can present challenges for both parents and children. Managing schedules, activities, homework, and even expenses can be more difficult for divorced and blended families. One option to help relieve the stress of the new school year is to try harmonious […]
When it comes to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, a day celebrating your ex-spouse is probably not your idea of a “good time.” Nevertheless, for parents who are co-parenting with their ex-spouse, it’s important to your children that you show recognition for the other parent. There is a wide range of advantages to a child’s development […]
HOW TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS EASIER FOR CHILDREN OF DIVORCE WITH OUR FREE GUIDE The holidays can be a difficult time of year for children of divorce. Especially, if the divorced parents have different expectations for holiday plans. Let us spare your child the pain and agony we have seen other children go through with […]
Co-parenting can be challenging for divorced parents. When one parent remarries, this can begin an entirely new set of obstacles for the families. Learning to create a harmonious ‘blended’ family and making peace with your ex-spouse may not seem likely, but it is possible. According to Dr. Ilona Boniwell, Principal Lecturer in Positive Psychology at […]
Same-sex family law cases have been reshaping our legal system since the Supreme Court ruled the ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. Going through a divorce or separation can be difficult for all parties involved. Sometimes, after the divorce is over, issues can arise that require the assistance of the courts once again. This is not always easy if […]
It is no surprise that personality disorders, such as narcissism, have a significant impact in family law cases. During our many years of experience in Family Law in Houston, we have worked with parties with varying levels of narcissism on both sides of a case. Divorcing a narcissist requires understanding and sometimes professional help. No matter the […]
In a divorce, child visitation rights are often one of the most contentious issues facing the mother and father. In many cases, a fair and equitable parenting plan can be worked out and adhered to, but in some cases, divorced parents seem to have problems sticking to that plan and being able to successfully co-parent […]
International child custody has been on the rise in recent years, causing a growing problem in custody battles, as parents flee with their children, against court orders, leaving their foreign ex-spouses with few options to enforce their orders. The federal law that governs international child custody disputes is the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act. It specifically […]
