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If you and your child’s other parent need to draft a parenting plan as an element of your broader child custody order, it is important that you do not rush this drafting process. Parenting agreements are legally binding contracts that are enforceable in the event of a breach. As a result, you will need to make sure…

The devastating reality of many family law and divorce cases is that mothers and fathers are not treated equally. This is a shocking realization for so many men who are loving fathers to their children. Even though fathers often play a pivotal role in raising their children, the court tends to view mothers as the more nurturing and essential piece of…

As children of divorced or never-married parents get older and gain a greater understanding of their relationship with their parents and the world around them, they often develop strong opinions about which parent they want to be with all or most of the time. When the parents agree with the child’s preferences and with each other on…

Typically, a psychological evaluation is only ordered when one or both parents makes a claim that the other is unfit to parent. The basis for such a request is usually to show the judge the weighty concerns regarding a parent’s mental health and his or her ability to provide an emotionally stable environment for the child. The…

During many Dallas child custody cases, the child often lands in the middle of a contentious battle over which parent will be the ‘better parent’ for him or her. While more often than not it is the heated emotions of divorce that drive the parents to battle over custody, if neither can set their sentiments aside for…

Psychological evaluations are only used in child custody cases if one or both parents feel that the other is mentally unfit to take care of the child or children. When either parent makes such an assertion about the other, the court will be forced to order a psychological evaluation. If you feel that your child’s…

Divorce is never easy, but some individuals react more poorly to it than others. These individuals often try to harm the other spouse through emotional manipulation. Unfortunately, when children are involved, the spurned spouse will often use their children as pawns in his or her emotional games. From disallowing the other parent to see the children…

Substance abuse is a serious problem that not only affects abusers’ physical and mental wellbeing, but also affects the wellbeing of those around them-especially their children. Drugs and alcohol can impair one’s ability to properly care for a child, and chronic substance abuse can even pose a threat to a child’s safety. Because of this,…

Planning for and bringing home a new baby is a challenging task on its own. Adding a breakup or divorce to the equation only amplifies those challenges. If you have found yourself in the middle of a breakup, a separation, or a divorce prior to the birth of your baby, or shortly thereafter, crafting a visitation…