If you have a child outside of marriage in Texas, you must take steps to declare legal paternity. Doing so protects your rights as a father and your parental relationship. Review the process of seeking legal paternity in the Lone Star State as well as the benefits....
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Are you a victim of parental alienation?
You undoubtedly had some valid reasons for choosing to divorce your ex-spouse. Even if your former husband or wife was abusive, mean or uncaring to you during your marriage, though, you may have always believed your kids deserve two involved parents. While you may...
How toxic coparenting can affect your children
Whether you and your ex-spouse recently separated or divorced years ago, the one constant that ties you together is the care for your children. If your children live in an environment that fosters conflict and anger because of toxic coparenting, they may suffer...
Surviving a custody evaluation
Custody evaluations can be a nerve-wracking process. Even though you have nothing to hide, it seems as if everyone is accusing you of something. You may feel that your very parenting is being brought into question. Although this is not true, it is still a very...
Social stigmas complicate single fatherhood
Society has created unnecessary challenges for single parents, and the expectations for mothers and fathers are not equal. This is inherently unfair since children in any single-parent household have the same needs regardless of the gender of the parent. However,...
5 ways that money-related conflicts can lead to divorce
No matter what your economic circumstances are, financial issues can put an insurmountable strain on your marriage. Here are five ways that conflicts involving money can affect a once-happy union and lead to divorce. 1. Different financial priorities Like so many...
How can you ease the transition between homes for your child?
Adjusting to life after a divorce may take time, particularly for your children. Rather than living at home with both parents, your child may now spend time at your home and at the home of his or her other parent. Until and unless you all settle in, the hand-off and...
Why do older couples divorce?
Sociologists have coined the term "gray divorce" to describe the increase in marriages that end after several decades. In a 2017 report from the Pew Research Center, scientists found that the rate of divorce among couples older than 50 had increased by more than 100%...
What are some tips for communicating with your ex-spouse?
After a divorce, it may seem almost impossible to communicate clearly and effectively with your ex-spouse. However, being direct and focusing on the topics at hand can help you feel more comfortable discussing personal issues such as childcare with him or her. Stay on...
Managing your financial future after a later-in-life divorce
Everyone has to make adjustments after a divorce, but those over the age of 50 face some unique issues. How do you develop and maintain a secure financial future following a later-in-life divorce? Financial picture If your spouse handled most of the marital finances,...