McKinney Texas Family Law Blog
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3 Benefits of Effective Co-Parenting
Benefits of Co-Parenting After Divorce
Co-parenting is a term used to describe parents that are divorced or separated but work together, hopefully amicably, to raise their child or children. The goal, though not always easy, is to share responsibility for raising the child even … -
How to Tell the Kids About the Divorce
“Pass the peas, please. Oh, by the way, your mom (dad) and I are getting a divorce.” There is no easy way to break the news to children of parents getting a divorce. Though it is never easy, it is right to tell the kids about the divorce as soon as the decision is finalized. …
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Child Centered Divorce: Tips to Achieve this Approach
What is a child centered divorce?
Everyone knows that kids should be protected from their parents’ conflicts. In fact, that is one of the central premises around a child centered divorce. Unfortunately many couples find this hard to achieve this with emotions running high. Whe… -
Gray Divorce: How To Prepare Yourself
Preparing for a Gray Divorce
As discussed in a previous blog, gray divorce is on the rise. Gray divorce refers to couples over the age of fifty seeking a divorce. In most cases, these couples are not paired from second or third marriages but surprisingly long-term first marriage… -
Gray Divorce-What You Need to Know About This Phenomenon
What is Gray Divorce?
Recent studies show about half of all marriages end in divorce. It is a sobering statistic for anyone about to walk down the aisle. Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessarily the young who are getting the most divorces. More college educated couples … -
Can Divorce Have An Impact On Men’s Mental Health?
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
It’s Movember. You might have noticed from the mustaches you’ve seen around your office. Growing a mustache is a fun way to bring awareness to men’s health issues like prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Did you know Movember was c… -
Women and Divorce: Should I Keep The House?
Divorce can truly shake your foundation. Many women feel in such uncertain times keeping something known, like the family house, is important. But is that really the best option for you and your family going forward? The answer isn’t always easy for women getting a divorce. The…
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Stay at Home Moms (SAHM) Not Often Rewarded for Their Job in Divorce
SAHM and Divorce
Stay at Home Moms (SAHM) might have one of the most important jobs in the world. Most people don’t dispute the work is hard, the pay is low (for the hours worked) and the “work benefits” of this full-time job are slim. This life choice can be rewarding for… -
Co-Parenting Tips For Stress Free Living
The kids are settled back in school and the fall routine for divorced parents is well underway. Every other week, every other weekend, half of Christmas vacation- custody schedules can be a lot to keep up with. Not to mention all the other things you need to keep track of when ki…
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Divorce with Children- Helping Them Cope
There is no doubt that divorce and especially divorce with children can be extremely difficult. In fact, many people stay together longer than they should because they don’t want their children to go through the trauma of a divorce. In the long run staying in a bad marriage can…