Most parents who go through a divorce are always worried about losing parental rights. Fortunately, this may not be easier as believed. The court makes decisions in a child's best interest. And it may want the child to maintain a healthy relationship with both parents...
child custody
Do you and your ex have what it takes to be effective co-parents?
Deciding to walk away from your relationship is sometimes the best decision you can make. People who have children together may try to work things out for the kids, but this might not be possible. If you’re splitting up, you have to ensure that you’re doing what’s...
Tips to resolve co-parenting conflicts cooperatively
Disputes can arise when parents are raising a child together but separately. And while these issues can be emotional and complicated, you can lean on some of the skills you might teach kids when it comes to resolving conflicts. Use your words Communication is a...
What can I do if my ex is keeping my child from me?
Custodial interference can be a frustrating, highly volatile situation for parents with custody or visitation. And too often, the person interfering with a parent’s rights to have access to a child is the other parent. This scenario can be frightening for children and...
Mediating custody can set the tone for peaceful co-parenting
Child custody issues are some of the most sensitive and combative family legal matters. The time parents spend with their children, decision-making authority, and even where a parent may live can all be at stake. Because of this, it is not unusual for child custody...
Pennsylvania parenting plan: often a key divorce-linked document
You likely have questions and concerns if you are a divorcing Pennsylvania spouse with growing children. Those can be many and obvious. Where will your children live? Will one of both parents have material say concerning important matters like education, health care,...
What is a Standard Possession Order?
If you have children, but you and your Texas spouse are thinking about getting a divorce, likely one of your main concerns is how much parenting time you will have with your children after the divorce. Assuming you and your spouse can agree on a parenting time plan,...
Tips for relocating your children during your divorce
When you are getting divorced and realize that the end of your marriage is going to require you to relocate with your children, it can be unsettling to think about the future and how to help your children adjust to such a sudden and drastic change. At Woodley &...
What help is available to assist with child visitation?
If you are your children's other parent are not together, you probably have a custody and visitation arrangement set up through a Texas court. While you may try to honor the court's orders, sometimes things can get complicated. It is important for you to stick to the...
Make the most of your visitation time
One of the most difficult tasks we have to perform during the divorce process is to help our clients negotiate child custody agreements and visitation schedules. Texas parents want to spend time with their children, and the fact that our clients at Woodley &...