You’re sitting in a family courtroom for a child custody hearing, and your stomach is in knots as you recall the drug test you took just a few days earlier. A mistake could jeopardize your relationship with your child, and you wonder, “What if I lose child custody if I fail a drug test?” The…

When a couple with young children gets divorced, the question of how to continue covering daycare expenses often arises. After all, one parent might rely on daycare to keep their job, while the other wonders how daycare costs fit into child support payments. Many parents ask, “Is daycare included in child support in Texas?” Whether…

Divorce is one of the most stressful events you will experience. But divorce that involves children adds so much more stress. As divorced parents, your life is being turned upside down, and almost everything you know and value is changing. When you add children to the equation, complications quadruple, and co-parenting becomes challenging. For instance,…

It all started with a simple argument about who would keep the family dog. But before you knew it, what began as a relatively peaceful separation morphed into a bitter, drawn-out legal battle—with both sides fighting for control over every detail. One minor disagreement seemed to spark a high-conflict divorce and chain reaction neither of…

When you moved to Texas from Mexico, you were sure your previous divorce was behind you. After all, the process was done, the papers were signed, and you looked forward to the new start in the United States. However, you can’t help but wonder if your marriage might not be recognized in Texas. This is a…

You are close to landing that new dream job, and you are thrilled. Finally, after years of hard work, you’ll earn the income that will give you additional financial security. But as you review your new company’s offer, a thought crosses your mind: “Will I pay more in child support if I get a raise?”…

After finalizing her divorce last year, a friend confided in you that she initially felt lost and unsure about the journey ahead. After all, most people’s lives are tied to their marriage and everyday family routines—she was certainly no different. But one day, she decided to pursue a new career after divorce, and as it…

Do you have a coworker who overshares about their divorce issues in the workplace? Does it feel like you know more about their life than you should and that you suddenly double as a counselor’s office? Admittedly, divorce is a highly stressful life event, and people going through it often report higher levels of stress,…

When you and your soon-to-be former spouse couldn’t agree on a custody arrangement for your two young children, the court ordered a child custody evaluation. At first, your wife felt relieved, believing the evaluator would no doubt see things from her perspective. Conversely, you felt the same way about things falling in your favor. However,…

Sitting at the kitchen table one morning, you realize the familiar ache in your chest is missing. Instead of reliving old arguments or wondering what could have been, you find yourself planning for an exciting weekend. It isn’t a grand moment—just a quiet realization that the constant weight of the past has lifted. Life isn’t…