Five Lessons Learned from Monopoly
Almost any family that has a closet filled with board games owns a Monopoly game. If they’re like me, they may even have Monopoly Junior game for players under 8 years old. So, why is a game that’s been on store shelves since 1933 still so popular today? Well, it’s fun to play, of course. But there are also a lot of life lessons to learn from Monopoly.
Subpoenaing Key Witnesses for Hearings
You would not be fighting for custody if you didn’t think you are the better parent, or at least better than your Ex. Your position is a given, otherwise you would not be involved in your custody case. Therefore in regards to your testimony, almost anybody else testimony carries more weight than yours.
Why You Should Donate to Reading Oasis
Reading is a fun habit which can take you anywhere in the world. No matter what you want to learn to read, there are books for everyone. You can read anything from the latest discoveries in science to the history of different places and times, to fantastic stories about anything you can imagine.
The Main Reason to Vote Early in March Primaries…House of Cards Season 4
Is there anyone on television more ruthless, more devious, and more fun to watch than US President Frank Underwood, a.k.a. Kevin Spacey in ‘House of Cards’?
Practice to Win Your Child Social Study Evaluation
To win your child social study evaluation, your kids will need to feel comfortable talking with the case worker. Yes, they are going to have to talk and answer questions with this stranger. Caitlyn was four years old when a caseworker arrived at my house to conduct the court appointed social study.
The Involved Custodial Dad is into His Kids’ Activities
Whether you are currently the custodial parent to your kids or are working toward that goal, staying involved in their lives is critical. If you don’t have primary custody of your children but plan to fight for that privilege, then actively working to be fully present in their lives will reflect well on you in court.
Fair is Never Part of the Custody Equation
I received an email letter from a Mom who is greatly concerned because the courts are recommending shared custody of their 10 year old son. She, rightfully so, feels this recommendation is unfair because the father has been out of the son’s life for most of his childhood, and yet the social worker feels it is the the child’s best interest.
10 Reasons Alienating Dad is Bad for Your Kids
In my free time, I work and encourage parents going through divorce. I talk with Moms and Dads who are really struggling to co-parent or work with one another. Occasionally, I will meet a Mom who tells me she sees no value in her kids spending time with Dad. Or a Mom who will ask me is there any hard evidence that divorce children benefit from seeing their father?
Want to Relocate with Children? Here’s What Courts Consider
Relocation is a common issue in divorce cases. Often, the courts will put restrictions on the custodial parent’s responsibilities. He or she should keep the child within certain geographic boundaries. In Texas, we call this domicile restriction to discourage a parent who wishes to relocate with children.
Why July 22nd Will Be a Major Sick Day – Star Trek
There is only one day on my 2016 calendar which I have circled in red – July 22nd – and that’s not because it’s my birthday. It’s something much bigger than that – July 22nd is the scheduled release date for ‘Star Trek Beyond’, which is the sequel to ‘Star Trek into Darkness’, AND…the 50th anniversary…
Treat Your Temporary Hearing Like a Final
When I was in high school, occasionally teachers would give the class a “pop quiz” or ”pre-test” on Mondays. These tests would be over material we had never seen or studied. The majority of us would fail the test, which was totally acceptable. The goal of the instructors were to see what we knew, before diving into a week long of lessons.
Is Splitting Children a Reasonable Custody Strategy?
So you’ve got two kids, and you and your Ex are haggling over custody? Both might expect a long, expensive, protracted legal battle, something no one really wants or can afford. But neither of you wants to give up custody. But who says the kids should stay together? Is splitting children a reasonable custody strategy?