Adoption is a wonderful thing because the adoptee gets a loving home, and it allows you to serve a positive parent figure. You need to meet a few basic requirements to adopt in Texas, though. Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 21 years old, have a stable...
Family Law
What should you know about a grey divorce?
When most people think of divorce, they may think of younger adults who have plenty of time to overcome the effects of the divorce. For older adults, the possibility of divorce is frightening because they don’t have as long to try to do that. A divorce that involves...
How do you know if ending your marriage is the right decision?
Deciding to initiate divorce proceedings is rarely (if ever) a fast and easy choice. Most people spend months or years trying to mend their relationships before they even consider getting a divorce. It is normal to want to avoid divorce, especially if you’ve been...
Co-parenting after divorce: 2 tips for success
Parenting, especially following a contested divorce, is never a walk in the park. However, as parents, it is extremely important that you make your child your top priority. If you have recently divorced, it is important that you work out a co-parenting plan that will...
Using the “gray rock” method when divorcing a narcissist
You suspect (or know) that your spouse is either a full-blown narcissist or has strong traits of someone with narcissistic personality disorder. You fully expect, based on everything you’ve experienced in the past, for them to make your divorce process as drawn-out,...
Is a military divorce any different?
If either or both spouses are in the military, divorce may not be business as usual. There are special and unique circumstances for members of the military that may not apply to civilians. As such, a military divorce can be confusing, especially if you are unaware of...
How can you make property division easier?
When you’re going through a divorce, it can be hard to settle how you want to divide your property. On one hand, you may think that you can be reasonable and split your marital property 50-50, but on the other, you may be aware that it’s more complex than you think....
Celebrating your child’s birthday after divorce
Your child looks forward to their birthday all year long. Don’t let the fact that you recently divorced your spouse spoil their fun. Instead, talk to your ex about how to make your child’s birthday extra special this year. Joint parties are great if the two of you...
What happens if you and your ex don’t agree on custody?
In a child custody case, there are a few different areas where parents might not agree. Medical, educational, and religious matters are some of the more common that can lead to disagreements. Being able to work with your ex to resolve these issues is important, but...
Tips for talking to kids about divorce
Are you a parent wondering how to tell your kids you are divorcing? If so, take comfort from the fact that many others have been in the same situation. They, too, were worried about how the divorce would affect their children and how they should break the news. If you...