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The process of sorting out matters related to a divorce or the end of a relationship is often contentious. This is particularly true when children are involved. Despite the fact that parents will forever be linked as a result of the existence of their kids, they sometimes have a hard time working through matters related […]

For many, going through a divorce brings out the worst. This is not a surprise when one thinks about just how stressful the process is. It is possible that parties to a divorce could find that they respond to that stress by doing or saying things they otherwise would not. While allowing that to happen […]

While mediation is often touted as a less stressful option for divorcing couples that does not mean that the process does not require work. In this post we will provide information regarding what people entering into divorce mediation should know for the best chance of securing a positive outcome.The first is that it is important […]

Most parents would say that they would never do something on purpose that might inflict harm upon their children. Despite this, one family medicine doctor believes parents do this on a regular basis—by exposing them to secondhand smoke. The doctor believes that doing so is actually child abuse. His thoughts on the matter were recently […]

In our last post we wrote about some of the reasons why married couples in the state of Texas might decide to separate. In this post we will cover several things that couples seeking to split—whether it be via a separation or a divorce—should make sure to avoid.The first is a failure to get information about […]

For some married couples that are experiencing difficulties in their relationship, the decision to separate may make sense. Because every relationship is different, every separation will look different as well.In some instances the separation will be temporary—a sort of test—to determine if in fact the couple is happier living apart. This could ultimately lead to […]

If you are divorcing your spouse or ending a relationship that resulted in children, your focus may be on obtaining a fair custody and visitation plan where both parents are able to see their children and fulfill their needs. While in the best situation parents will work together to achieve this, you do not have […]

There is no question that mediating matters related to a divorce or split can be beneficial to those involved. Perhaps this is most applicable to situations where children are involved. There are multiple reasons for this including the fact that it facilitates communication—which is so important in maintaining a civil relationship—between parents.If you are entering mediation to […]

As some individuals reading this are likely well aware, just because a child support order is in place doesn’t mean that the custodial parent will get the money he or she is entitled to. When child support payments aren’t made children can suffer and in some instances may lack the bare necessities.Not all parents who […]

For many the process of reaching a divorce settlement is long and difficult. While they would like to think that it is all behind them once a settlement agreement is reached, this is not always the case. For example, managing the expenses tied to rearing children outside of the child support agreement can be frustrating.Fortunately […]