How Mental Health Issues Affect Divorce and Custody

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April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

How Mental Health Issues Affect Divorce and Custody

by Aaron Wallace in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Uncategorized Tags: child custody, children, divorce

Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences one can have. Adding mental health issues only further complicates matters, especially when child custody is at issue. Parents with mental health issues are often afraid their diagnosis will be weaponized against them, while other parents may have genuine concerns for the safety and welfare of their child. Mental health challenges can have financial implications on a divorce as well. Navigating these issues can be difficult but not impossible. The right assistance is key.

January 31, 2023February 1, 2023

Unique Parenting Plans for Firefighters, Police Officers, and Anyone Not Working “8 to 5”

by Aaron Wallace in Uncategorized

Firefighters, police officers, and others with unusual work schedules are often faced with unique challenges during a divorce or custody dispute. With traditional work schedules, Texas courts apply the “Standard Possession Order” (SPO) which allows possession of the child(ren) on the first, third, and fifth weekends of each month. Texas refers to visitation as the right to “possession” of a child. It is distinct from access. The SPO usually works fine if both parents do not work weekends because it gives both parents quality time with the child(ren) when they are out of school. But when a parent routinely works on the weekends, the Standard Possession Order is unworkable. Despite this, many parents agree to the Standard Possession Order under the mistaken impression that “we must follow the Guidelines.” As shown below, that is not the case.