After your divorce proceedings conclude, you and your ex-spouse may have to settle into a co-parenting arrangement. These arrangements typically define each parent's parenting and non-parenting time. During your parenting time, you have the legal authority to make a...
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How can you stop parental alienation?
Parental alienation happens when one parent uses manipulation to destroy the positive relationship the other parent has with the children. According to Psychology Today, this parenting tactic often qualifies as psychological child abuse. It can be equally devastating...
How do you make long distance co-parenting work?
The last thing you want after a divorce is to end up having to move away from your child, especially after spending so much time and effort working out a co-parenting system that works for everyone. Unfortunately, this is a possibility that you cannot overlook,...
Paying child support with your credit card
If you currently owe child support or expect to owe support shortly, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the process of making payments. Many parents have child support withheld automatically by their employer through an income withholding order. However, you...
What should you know about relocating as a noncustodial parent?
Lives and circumstances change as time passes, which may impact your child custody and visitation agreement. A new job opportunity, a new relationship, wanting to be closer to family or even just wanting a fresh start may push you to move. As a parent, however, you...
How can you collect past due child support payments?
After finalizing your divorce, you and your ex-spouse must abide by the child support order in your settlement. If the noncustodial parent does not pay the required amount, you have several ways to enforce support. With knowledge of Texas child support laws, you can...
What should you do if your child wants to live with other parent?
Divorce can alter your relationship with your child. Acknowledging the need for flexibility can help you to embrace challenges with confidence so you can continue to support your child. When you decide upon a custody agreement, keep in mind that things may change over...
Understanding when child support ends in Texas
All states mandate parental support of their minor children, no matter the parent’s marital status. In most cases, both parents have the equal responsibility of supporting their children. However, while an equal duty exists, the amount of child support paid typically...
How can parallel parenting help our family?
Even if divorced parents get along, co-parenting has many challenges associated with it. For families with high levels of conflict, however, “traditional” co-parenting may be impossible. Fortunately, there is more than one way to manage joint custody. According to...
What is a COLA clause?
When creating your child support agreement, the court may add some different clauses into it. These clauses can address extra things beyond the general child support guidelines. According to FindLaw, one additional clause that may go into your agreement is a cost of...