For divorced parents during this holiday season we’re just wrapping up, the parenting schedule comes into special focus. Parents are not only aware of what the schedule is, but they’re aware of the limitations and the disappointment that comes with it. It could even...
Children and Divorce
Is there a better way to handle parenting time for spring break?
We’re coming up on spring break, which if you’re going by the letter of the law in the Texas Family Code, is an all-or-nothing prospect for divorced parents. According to Section 153 of the Texas Family Code, which sets guidelines for the Standard Possession Order,...
Unexpected lessons from a celebrity on when to tell kids about a new significant other
We confess to checking in on celebrity divorce news from time to time — in part because there can be some unexpected (and unexpectedly good) lessons coming from those stories. And we found a very surprising one in the pages of People, good to keep in mind for anyone...
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...
What happens if your ex misses a child support payment?
One of the most nerve-wracking situations for a divorced parent — especially one who is finding it hard to make ends meet — is to expect a child support payment and then to not get it. If that happens to you, what should you do? A recent article from Moms.com...
Who pays for summer camp? (And who should pay for summer camp?)
It’s one of the big challenges of parenting in the summer: Many parents need to go to work while their kids are home for the summer. And now, with more and more employers wanting their workers to come into the office post-pandemic, that’s becoming more of an issue....
Thoughts on summer parenting time as that all-important April 1 date approaches
You might know April 1 strictly as April Fools’ Day, a holiday dedicated to jokes, but it’s a significant annual milestone for divorced parents in Texas who are trying to make their summer plans. As we detailed in an earlier blog article, that’s the day that the Texas...
Is shared custody on the horizon?
There’s a move lately in West Virginia to move to a 50/50 shared custody plan for parents at the start of divorce proceedings, in a bill that has been dubbed the “Parenting Fairness Act.” According to the Herald-Dispatch, it’s the second time in three years that such...
In your post-divorce life, make your Thanksgiving about the important things
Thanksgiving is a holiday that can be all over the map depending on who you are and where your family situation currently stands. If you’re a divorced parent, it’s significant in part because it marks the start of a holiday season in which parenting time is definitely...