Many couples think teenagers can handle their divorce better than little ones. However, divorce affects life for children of all ages. Divorce impacts teenagers in many ways Teens face an onslaught of physical and emotional changes during this stage of adolescence....
Child Issues
Helping your child adjust will be a priority as you face divorce
The prospect of entering a whole different kind of life following parental divorce is understandably difficult for a child to absorb. You and your spouse may be ending your marriage, but you will continue as parents and must help your child adjust to a new family...
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...
How does a Texas court calculate child support?
Texas courts calculate the minimum amount for child support based on statutory guidelines based on a percentage of the noncustodial parent's net income. Unlike other states, in Texas, the income of the custodial parent is not considered in the calculation. As income...
Telling your children about your divorce
Telling your children about your decision to divorce may be one of the more difficult things about going through a divorce. Even though being aware of discord between their parents, children seldom understand the long range impact of divorce on their own lives....