As the nation continues to grapple with the issue of whether marijuana use should be legalized, many families are uncertain about how use of the drug could affect them in a family law matter. While there is a high degree of voter support for measures aimed at decriminalizing marijuana, it is important to understand that the family court system in Texas and elsewhere has not yet worked out a standard for handling cases in which use of the drug is a factor. Parents can still face serious child custody issues involving drug use, even in parts of the nation where marijuana has been legalized.
Discussing post-divorce living arrangements with kids
For Texas parents who are preparing to divorce, one of the most difficult aspects of that process involves breaking the news to one's children. No parent wants to have this discussion, and most understand that there will be a degree of sadness and a sense of loss that accompanies the news that divorce is on the horizon. When broaching the subject, parents must be fully prepared to answer a range of questions, including giving some level of detail concerning the living arrangements that will soon follow.
