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Study reports 7.7 million U.S. children live with grandparent

November 13, 2013 By Crouch Group

In years past, the typical American household consisted of a mother and father and two or more children.  Today, families in the U.S. consist of a variety of configurations which readily include individuals living under the same roof who are distantly related or not related at all. Much of the change in the American familial structure stems from the rising rate of single-parent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Divorce Tagged With: Children, custody

Tis the season for coming up with a holiday custody plan

October 18, 2013 By legal staff - S.H.

With Halloween quickly approaching, the official holiday season will soon be upon us.  The holidays are traditionally a time for Dallas area residents to gather with family and friends to partake in traditions and make memories.  While the holidays are touted as a joyous time to spend with family, for parents and children impacted by divorce, the holidays can also be an especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Divorce Tagged With: custody, Holidays, Parenting Plan

Battle over child custody of baby Veronica still unresolved

September 6, 2013 By legal staff - S.H.

The decision to adopt a child is often one that adoptive parents plan and contemplate for years. When the joyous day finally arrives and adoptive parents learn they will soon become a mother or father, few contemplate the potential legal issues that may ensue. Texas residents have likely read news related to an adoption child custody dispute over a three-year-old child. The case over a little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adoption Tagged With: adoptive parent, Children, custody, legal issues

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