How to use this page
These links are here to support parents beyond what ReadyCoParents does. ReadyCoParents helps parents stay organized. These resources help with legal information, parenting education, access and visitation services, emotional support, and child-focused decision-making.
Legal help & court information
Find free and low-cost legal help by state, plus plain-language legal information from nonprofit legal aid providers.
Texas legal information TexasLawHelp: Child Custody & VisitationGuides and articles for Texas custody, visitation, modification, enforcement, paternity, and SAPCR issues.
Texas law library Texas State Law Library: Custody & VisitationResearch guide with Texas custody and support law information, possession order resources, forms, and FAQs.
Texas custody basics Child Custody and ConservatorshipExplains Texas custody terms like conservatorship, joint managing conservator, and possession orders.
Texas parent resources
Information about Texas-funded services that may include parenting-time assistance, co-parenting education, mediation, supervised visitation, and neutral exchange.
Texas access directory TXAccess.orgTexas access and visitation resources, including local service providers and parent support options.
Free parent helpline Texas Parent Helpline: Co-ParentingFree call, text, or chat support for Texas parents dealing with co-parenting stress and parenting questions.
Modification help TexasLawHelp: Modify an OrderInformation and forms for changing an existing custody, visitation, child support, medical, or dental support order in Texas.
Parenting time & visitation help
Explains how state Access and Visitation programs may help with mediation, parenting plans, supervised visitation, safe exchange, and education.
Federal grant program Access and Visitation ProgramFederal program overview for services that support noncustodial parents’ access to and time with their children.
Family services Child Welfare Information GatewayFederal information gateway for child welfare, family services, prevention, safety, and support resources.
Parenting plans, schedules & organization
Educational information about parenting plans, time-sharing schedules, and shared parental responsibility concepts.
Schedule examples Parents: Joint Custody SchedulesPlain-language overview of common custody schedule patterns like alternating weeks, 2-2-3, 3-3-4-4, and 2-2-5-5.
High-conflict structure Parents: Parallel Parenting PlansExplains parallel parenting as a more structured approach for high-conflict situations where direct communication is difficult.
Child wellbeing, communication & coping
General tips for communication, consistency, flexibility, boundaries, and keeping the child’s needs first.
Mental health education Verywell Mind: Co-Parenting BasicsOverview of co-parenting styles, conflict, communication, and child-focused cooperation after separation.
Pediatric guidance HealthyChildren.org: Divorce and SeparationChild-focused guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ parent resource site.
Support organizations
Nonprofit offering education, resource navigation, workshops, and support services around custody and co-parenting.
Professional education Center for Cooperative ParentingNonprofit focused on education and professional resources for high-conflict separation, divorce, and co-parenting situations.
Co-parenting classes Beacon of Hope Co-ParentingTrauma-informed co-parenting classes, workshops, coaching, and family support resources.
Safety & urgent help
If there is danger, abuse, stalking, or immediate safety concern
Documentation tools are not a substitute for safety planning, emergency help, or legal protection. If someone is in immediate danger, call emergency services. For domestic violence support in the U.S., contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Confidential support for people experiencing domestic violence, relationship abuse, or safety concerns.
Texas safety information Court-Ordered Visitation and Child SafetyTexasLawHelp article about court-ordered visitation when there is a child safety concern.
Child abuse support Childhelp National Child Abuse HotlineSupport and resources related to child abuse concerns. In an emergency, call 911 first.
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ReadyCoParents is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. External resources are provided for convenience only. Their inclusion does not mean ReadyCoParents endorses, controls, or guarantees the information, services, or availability of those websites.