A Texas father's quest to have his own child custody agreement tossed out could have far-reaching consequences for disputed divorces across the state. At the heart of the issue is a conflict between long-held state laws and the safety of his daughter. At the onset,...
Month: May 2012
Grandparents, kinship caregivers deserve better: Part 1
There are about 2.7 million children in this country who are being raised by their grandparents or other relatives or friends, according to 2010 Census data. A new report says that such caregivers are not getting enough financial support.According to the report,...
Deion Sanders ordered to pay child support, but not alimony
A Texas judge has ruled on the divorce case of NFL star Deion Sanders and his wife Pilar, bringing some closure to yet another tumultuous celebrity breakup. The former Dallas Cowboy was ordered to pay $10,000 a month in child support, but will not have to pay alimony....
Some men misuse domestic violence laws for upper hand in divorce
Domestic violence laws exist in order to protect people from being abused by their loved ones. As strange as it may sound, some men turn domestic violence laws upside down in order to get the upper hand when divorcing their wives.A new book details the scam, in which...
A ‘bad divorce’ may have a silver lining
We've discussed at length in this blog how to shield children from the lasting negative effects of divorce. Plenty of studies have addressed children's outlook on relationships long after their parents go through one. But some new research suggests that there may...
New court program teaches unmarried parents how to work together
In our last post we told the story of a single dad in Texas who did his best to fulfill the role of both a mother and father. While there are countless success stories of single parents who go the extra mile to raise their children, it's far from an easy task, and...
Why don’t more famous athletes sign prenups?
After a divorce, it's easy for a person to ask him or herself, "Why didn't I do this? Why didn't I do that?" Some things seem obvious in hindsight. Many professional athletes in recent years have gone through high-profile divorces that ended in huge payouts. Some of...
Texas woman’s story highlights single parents’ unique role
If you're a newly divorced parent or about to become one, you may be wondering how you'll fill the day-to-day role of a single mom or dad, particularly if your child's other parent isn't in the picture. After you've been granted child custody, some might tell you that...
Child custody, divorce proceedings need not damage your children
In previous posts we've discussed the potentially negative effects of divorce on children and ways to protect them from any conflict you and your spouse experience during the proceedings. Whether or not that conflict directly involves your children, such as a dispute...
5 ways to help friends after a divorce
Divorce brings change. The process can be emotionally draining, and people often rely on the support of family and friends afterwards. Women in Texas and all around the country often find comfort in "talking it out" with friends.There are several ways to help out a...