When you’re getting divorced, it will definitely affect you in a lot of different ways. It will affect you emotionally, and financially, and if you have a child, it will most definitely affect you as a parent. That’s why it’s important at the outset of the divorce...
Children In Divorce
How do I set up a Hanukkah schedule for my divorce?
We’ve talked a lot about holiday scheduling for divorcing and divorced parents over the years, and with good reason. If you follow standard orders under the Texas Family Code, you know that you’ll get your kids for half the Thanksgivings and half the Christmas Eves...
The powerful bond between fathers and their children
At the Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, we're advocates for fathers' rights because we feel that the bond between fathers and children are special, and we want to make sure that those rights are protected. That was the inspiration for a video involving two collaborators...
How should you and your ex handle Halloween?
While we’re not entirely out of the woods with COVID-19 and safety precautions, this year’s Halloween — whether it’s traditional trick-or-treating or trunk or treat events – could look a lot more like Halloweens of the past. And for kids — and plenty of adults — it...
What can I do if my ex is hiding my child from me?
I have worked with a couple of parents lately who have been trying to get access to their kids, for parenting time allowed for in the decree or prior order — but the other parents in these cases have actually hidden the kids. And in a couple of cases, it was for more...
How does parenting time work for spring break in Texas?
If you follow the standard possession orders for parenting time in the Texas Family Code, as many divorced parents in Texas do, there’s a specific section for spring break, but it’s different for parents who live 100 miles apart or less than it is for parents who live more than 100 miles apart.
Should I take holiday advice from Kelly Clarkson?
Kelly Clarkson gave some holiday advice, and we thought it interesting enough to share.
Do mothers have the advantage over fathers in child custody cases?
Do females get the edge over males in child custody battles? The answer might surprise you.
What kinds of disputes do parents have regarding their children?
Here are some points of contention that couples with children might have as they’re working on their decree.
How do I manage working from home and schooling my kids from home?
Last week, we discussed the stress that parents are experiencing in the current pandemic. One of the main drivers of stress, of course, is having your kids home and trying to navigate school online. In some ways, it’s absolutely wonderful to have your children with...