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How parental substance abuse affects children

On behalf of Law Office of Nancy H. Boler on Monday, July 8, 2019.

When a parent has a problem with drugs or alcohol, it can impact the entire family. In many cases, when one party within a marriage struggles with abusing substances, it can ultimately lead to divorce. If you are among those who have recently split from a substance-abusing spouse, you may have valid concerns about your former partner’s ability to parent your shared child when you are not around.

While, in some cases, substance-abusing parents can make a clean break from their addictions and go on to be great parents. In other instances, it is the children of addicts who wind up struggling the most. Just how can parental drug addiction impact children?

3 myths about child custody in Texas

On behalf of Law Office of Nancy H. Boler on Monday, June 24, 2019.

If you are getting ready for a divorce, you may look for all the advice you can get about child custody. This may involve asking friends questions or searching topics online. But this may end up in you receiving a lot of misinformation, no matter how well-meaning the source is.

Child custody can be one of the most confusing aspects of divorce, even if you have accurate information about the subject. Myths and misconceptions can lead you down the wrong path and hurt your chances of getting the custody order you want. Here are some common misunderstandings about custody and visitation in Texas.

Ready to sign your divorce papers?

On behalf of Law Office of Nancy H. Boler on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

The process of going through a divorce is one which no couple anticipates facing. It can drain even the most rational people as squabbles tend to peak over what many believe are trivial matters.

As time goes by, however, rational thought may return. If you believe the issues have resolved and even the tensest of times has passed, you may want to go ahead and sign the divorce papers making the split final. However, you may want to take some time to review the issues one last time to ensure you have not missed something critical.

Why you should not take friends' advice during a divorce

On behalf of Law Office of Nancy H. Boler on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

Divorce is still a prevalent aspect in society, so chances are good you have some friends you have gone through it. This is most likely the case in cities like Alpine, Rusk and Rockdale, which have the highest divorce rates in the state of Texas.

When you tell your loved ones you have filed for divorce, you will likely get a lot of sympathy from friends and family members. Over time, these people may give you advice. You may initially assume you should take it because they have experience in this area. Although these people have good intentions, you should only ever follow the advice of your attorney, or else you could end up making a disastrous mistake.

6 tips for fathers facing child custody disputes

On behalf of Law Office of Nancy H. Boler on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Divorce is difficult enough without having to defend yourself to the court as a concerned, competent and caring father.

Unfortunately, child custody disputes arise all too often. Here are six tips to help you develop a strong case and protect your parental rights.

What to do if your spouse serves you with divorce papers

On behalf of Law Office of Nancy H. Boler on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Marrying the love of your life is not necessarily a recipe for lifelong happiness. While some couples remain married forever, as many as 50% of all marriages end in divorce. How you react to the dissolution of your marriage, though, makes a difference.

If you do not have a great relationship with your spouse, you may both be thinking about a potential divorce. Still, when one partner serves the other with divorce papers, shock, sadness and anxiety are often common emotions. You do not have to panic, though. If your spouse serves you with divorce papers, you must have a plan for dealing with your situation.

Establishing your financial footing after divorce

On behalf of Law Office of Nancy H. Boler on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

Going through a divorce can be taxing on several levels. Therefore, it is important that individuals properly prepare themselves to undergo the divorce, as well as to survive once it is officially finished.

Particularly in regards to finances, it is critical that parties put certain measures in place to help them to not just survive, but thrive once their marriage is over. Consider a few key tips for establishing a financial footing after divorce.

What can I do if I cannot honor the child visitation schedule?

On behalf of Law Office of Nancy H. Boler on Monday, April 29, 2019.

The parenting plan that parents agree to during a Texas divorce is not written in stone. The child custody and visitation schedule are legal arrangements that both parties should make every effort to honor. However, there are legitimate modification-qualifying circumstances that can occur and make it challenging and sometimes impossible for one or both parties to uphold their obligation. Job loss or relocation, incarceration, disability and illness are just a few life events that can interfere with a parent's ability to see his or her kids.

It is best to tackle any concerns regarding the child visitation and custody head on instead of waiting and allowing them to go on indefinitely.

How can you soften a divorce request?

On behalf of Law Office of Nancy H. Boler on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.

You may have thought long and hard about divorcing your spouse. As far as you can tell, your spouse has no idea his universe is about to go sideways. He is cheerful, and life is good. You, meanwhile, are miserable. You no longer love your spouse; in fact, the stress of putting on a happy face becomes more difficult with each day.

You may blame yourself for leading your spouse to believe your marriage is sailing on smooth waters. At this point in your relationship, you realize that acting as if nothing is wrong has not served you or your spouse fairly. The sunny marital climate you have been careful to maintain is about to come crashing down in a firey storm of smoke and ashes when you deliver the bad news: "I want a divorce."

Debunking myths about divorce and finances

On behalf of Law Office of Nancy H. Boler on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Everyone wants an easy divorce. Unfortunately, that just does not happen for everyone. Many parents in Texas have struggled with getting adequate time with their children following a divorce. Some of them have not seen their kids for years.

Occasionally, there is nothing to do about a messy divorce. However, the process can become simpler if you know how to separate fact from fiction. Many myths about divorce continue due to people offering their own advice, which often tends to be wrong. You have likely heard of the following myths, and now it is time to learn the truth.

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