In May 2021, Texas District Judge Travis Kitchens ordered Chris Staley, a divorcing father of 4, to get a COVID shot if he wanted visitation with his kids. The children’s mother was also ordered to get vaccinated. Mr. Staley’s atto...
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When Co-parents Disagree: Co-Parenting Problems and Modification of a Court Order
“What happens when coparents disagree? The most disagreeable parent wins…” said one fed up and not-so-disagreeable dad named Peter. There’s a lot for divorced parents to disagree about during this time of COVID-19: In-school or home...
Read MoreSummer Break Serves as a Reminder of Parenting Plan’s Value
It sounds like a trivial matter in the face of divorce, but summer break has a place amid the many sensitive family law discussions following a split. Predictability, consistency and stability are crucial to the well-being of children, especially fol...
Read MoreThe Facts About Supervised Visitation
The family court strongly emphasizes that visitation with a non-custodial parent is critical to a child’s sense of well-being, happiness and stability. Issues such as domestic violence, alcohol abuse or drug addiction, however, can compel the court...
Read MoreA Non-Custodial Parents’ Guide to Maintaining a Good Relationship With Your Kids
You can expect that as a non-custodial parent, your relationship with your child or children is going to go through transition after your divorce. While these new circumstances can be unsettling, especially for your kids, there are things you can do ...
Read MoreGrandparents’ Legal Rights to Visitation in Texas
Grandparents who find themselves cut off from a relationship with their grandchildren do have some legal options when it comes to visitation rights. While federal legislation can impact those rights, states typically determine them. What Are the Con...
Read MoreHow to Share Custody of Your Pet After a Divorce, Part 2
Divorcing families who have pets face additional stress. Not only are spouses worrying about the separation process and how it affects their property division, child custody and visitation, and support and maintenance, they worry about what will happ...
Read MoreSmartphone Use, Texting & Child Custody Cases
If you’re driving with the kids in the car and someone sends you a message, what do you do? Pulling over in a safe spot to read it or respond to it is reasonable and can prevent you from having an accident. Reading and replying while driving is dan...
Read MoreOvernight Stays With Dad Benefit Children of All Ages
Separation and divorce is difficult for everyone in a family, but especially for the children. Even in homes where there was already some discord, it is still hard. When parents separate and start living in separate homes, the children don’t want t...
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