Divorcing couples have a lot of decisions to make and these decisions are often tougher if there are children involved. From deciding who makes the day-to-day decisions to determining whom the child will spend weekends and holidays with, child custody arrangements can be difficult to create and come to terms with. With the holiday season coming up, one or the other parent will have custody of the … [Read more...]
Divorced couples may want to consider a ‘pet parenting plan’
Many Texas couples going through a divorce will have to sort out things like child custody matters, property division and alimony payments. But, what happens when both spouses are unwilling to part with the family pet? Couples who own a pet may want to consider a "pet parenting plan" after divorce. Legally, pets are considered property, and the court cannot determine a "custody" ruling for … [Read more...]
How does the best interests of the child impact child custody?
Child custody issues impact many families, but many parents may not understand how Texas courts make child custody decisions. Courts may evaluate each parent’s capacity to care for the child under the circumstances, but the focus of their decision isn’t on the parents so much as on the child. In general, child custody decisions are based on a legal standard known as “the best interests … [Read more...]
Factors affecting a child’s best interests in a divorce
The decision to end a marriage is not one most Dallas couples take lightly. It comes with many ramifications, such as dividing up property and assets, changing names and finding new accommodation. However, the most important impact divorce can have is on the lives of any children involved. It means going from a two parent house to a single parent house post divorce, which can be … [Read more...]
Joint custody on the rise in the country
When a couple in Dallas divorces one another, they intend to end their relationship with one another without affecting their relationship with their children. Nonetheless, traditionally, throughout the country mothers were given sole custody of the children because it was believed to be in their best interest. This usually meant that fathers did not get to spend an equal amount of time with their … [Read more...]
Organize finances carefully during divorce
When Dallas couples consider divorcing one another, there are a lot of things they usually have to consider, such as child custody, alimony and property division. Many times, one spouse is in charge of the financial matters and when that spouse gives the other one financial information, he or she believes it at face value and does not personally check into matters. However, as the case of one … [Read more...]
Wife ends up paying for disparaging comments against ex-husband
When a couple first marries, they pledge to love one another and fight together through the good and bad. In the U.S., roughly 50 percent of these couples won’t make it and, for some couples, the decision to divorce brings out the worse in both former spouses. Many Dallas residents likely know a former couple or have read about a former couple whose divorce was extremely contentious. Any … [Read more...]
The benefits of taking a break prior to filing for divorce
Every marriage goes through its ups and downs. In cases where a marriage is dominated by conflict and unhappiness, some couples choose to take a break and physically separate for a time. Time spent apart often provides clarity related to why a marriage isn’t working and can help spouses make decisions that will ultimately benefit both moving forward. While it may seem contrary, in … [Read more...]
Hope for couples seeking a peaceful end to their marriage
The divorce process can be difficult, emotionally and financially draining and combative. Even in cases where spouses both agreed divorce was the best option and the split was relatively amicable, things can quickly sour when the courts get involved. Suddenly, the individual with whom an individual previously shared everything is unwilling to share anything. When the divorce process becomes … [Read more...]
New love interest reignites Frankel’s child custody battle
Marriage can be a difficult path to navigate and some spouses are ultimately better off going their separate ways. When a couple decides to divorce there are number of matters that must be sorted out. For couples with minor-aged children, matters related to child custody often trigger strong emotions and can quickly turn contentious. A parent who files for sole custody of a child often does so … [Read more...]