Parents in Texas may be able to dissolve their marriage, but they are not able to put an end to the relationship that they have with their kids. This means working together with the child’s other parent to raise a son or daughter. To increase the odds of being an effective parent after a divorce, it is important to focus on the child’s best interest.

Children need both parents in their lives when they are both fit to do so. It is important to remember that to a child, a mother or father is always a mother or father regardless of what happens. Children should not be privy to any disputes or conflicts between parents. They should also never be used as leverage in a dispute or conflict. Doing so may make them feel like it is necessary to choose sides.

Parents should be clear about their expectations for their children wherever they may be. A child should have the same rules regardless of whether they are at the custodial parent’s house or the noncustodial parent’s house. Furthermore, a son or daughter should never be given any type of false hope that his or her parents are getting back together. Making such claims and then failing to follow through with them could cause a lack of trust between a child and parent.

In a divorce, there may be a variety of different parenting plans that could be proposed and accepted. Regardless of what type of parenting plan is ultimately adopted, it needs to be in the best interests of the child. Consulting with an attorney may help a person obtain maximum parenting rights to their children. This might include getting custody or a favorable visitation schedule as part of a final child custody ruling.

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