Not all families look the same or start the same way; however, when children are involved, there will be issues concerning them when and if the family is divided due to a divorce or breakup. Thus, when parents in Texas and elsewhere are faced with child custody...
Child Custody
Kelly Clarkson awarded primary custody of her daughter, son
When parents in Texas divorce, decisions will have to be made about who will have custody of their children. These can be emotional decisions, especially if both parents are worried about how much time they will have with their children post-divorce. Even celebrities...
Actor and wife deal with international custody dispute
The international pandemic has created problems for Texans in practically every part of their lives. Without the ability to travel, many people have had to go without seeing friends and relatives for months. This has been especially hard on parents and children who...
Possession and access rights of a child in Texas
Family law matters can plague families in Texas and elsewhere. Oftentimes, divorce brings about child custody issues, which may not result in a traditional shared custody arrangement. In some cases, one parent may take on the primary role of raising the child or...
When child custody disputes go international
Child custody disputes are rarely easy. Some of the most difficult involve international complications. For the most part, state law controls child custody issues. If two Texas parents have a child custody arrangement and one parent wants to move to another state with...
How do international child custody disputes work?
Child custody agreements can be hard enough to work out when you are both from the U.S. Yet, if one of you is not, and wants to return to their country, what happens to the kids? If you fear your child’s other parent may try to take them out of the country, you can...
What is a Standard Possession Order?
If you and your spouse cannot agree on a custody, visitation and parenting plan arrangement for your children after your divorce, Texas law includes a Standard Possession Order that will go into effect.The Texas Court System explains that this default arrangement...
What can I spend my child support money for?
As a divorced parent receiving monthly child support payments, you likely have heard plenty of swirling rumors regarding what you can and cannot spend that money on. Some declare that you can only spend it on your children’s basic needs. Others declare that...
What steps can you take to prevent international child abduction?
As a resident of Texas who had a child with someone who comes from another nation, you may have justifiable concerns about what could potentially happen to your shared child after your relationship comes to a close. If the relationship between you and your...
What are your options when your ex takes your child overseas?
According to U.S. Census Bureau findings published in LiveAbout, cross-cultural marriages are on the rise. While diversity is never a bad thing, marriages that cross international boundaries can lead to complex and emotionally trying legal issues. One such issue...