Many things can influence the ability of employees to concentrate at work and do their best. One major life event that may have a negative impact on an individual's work is a divorce.Some people point to the performance of San Francisco Giants player Pablo...
Texas residents may have heard about the recent slaying of a Tyler mother of two. Her ex-husband is accused of killing her, putting a final point on a long history of violence between the former couple. At one point the woman filed a protective order against her...
Divorce can be tough time for parents. In addition to the complicated legal issues faced by divorcing spouses, some people struggle to adjust to the drastically altered lifestyle and relationships that come with a separation. During this process, it's easy for parents...
No one loves your children more than you do. For most parents, that's a no-brainer. But sometimes the love a parent has for his or her child can lead to irrational thoughts and actions. This is particularly true in the case of divorced or unmarried couples.Most...
The final day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month is today, but that doesn't mean Texans should put the issue out of their minds. For thousands of families across the state, domestic violence is a very real and ongoing problem that deserves our attention, especially...
It may seem a silly question for most people in Dallas, but the answer may surprise residents: In many states, rapists can gain child custody, or at least visitation rights, with their children, even if that child was conceived through rape. It may seem paradoxical,...
Tony Dungy, former Indianapolis Colts head coach, has established an online petition hoping to garner the support of both President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney as he seeks stronger emphasis on fatherhood in the U.S.The coach runs an organization whose website,...
Caring for aging parents eventually becomes a concern for most people. If your parents are still married, you may need to determine whether they have enough retirement funds to maintain their standard of living and cover any extra expenses that come up, especially the...
As we discussed in a blog post last week, issues surrounding child custody can add a high amount of stress to any couple's divorce proceedings. Many times the arguments about where a child will live or how much time he or she will spend with a noncustodial parent can...
In this still-stagnant economy, many Texas parents are continuing to struggle to make ends meet. This is especially true for single parents, most of whom rely on child support to pay all of their monthly expenses. But as millions of these parents can attest, payments...