Co-Parenting During The Holidays
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It is challenging to co-parent during the holidays but planning and preparation in advance can help make it better.
Appealing Lost Custody Situations
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While Texas law allows for appeals in custody cases, they are rarely granted. There are certain criteria that can trigger it though.
Thanksgiving After Divorce
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Thanksgiving can already be stressful enough without being divorced, but there are ways to survive and thrive!
Can A Single Person Adopt?
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The Department of Family and Protective Services in Texas states that single people can adopt with the same requirements as married couples.
Why Choose Mediation?
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Not only can mediation save money versus divorce, but it promotes a positive dispute resolution rather than adversarial procedures.
Estate Planning
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In Texas, each party is usually responsible for attorneys fees, however, the judge can also make the decision on a case-by-case basis.
Who Pays Fees In A Divorce?
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In Texas, each party is usually responsible for attorneys fees, however, the judge can also make the decision on a case-by-case basis.
Using A Co-Parenting App
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Co-parenting apps are an ideal shared tool to improve communication and keep all important information in one place.
Grandparents Visitation In Texas
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While a Texas court may grant visitation in certain circumstances, state law does not give grandparents an absolute right to visit their grandchildren.
Same-Sex Adoption
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While the process is still a long one, couples that are in a same sex relationship (married or unmarried) are able to adopt in Texas.