Divorce & Child-Rearing Resources

If you are contemplating filing for divorce or are currently going through a divorce, Judge Wells wants you to have the information you need to make an informed decision and to help your children and yourself through the process. Below are a few resources and links that she believes will help you:

Websites:

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association: www.tcflba.com , This website provides a local lawyer referral service and useful links.

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists: http://www.tafls.org/ This website has a vast amount of resources for those considering divorce.

Divorce Net: www.divorcenet.com Large divorce resource with state-specific articles and an online community.

The Parenting Center: http://www.theparentingcenter.org/ The Parenting Center offers courses and workshops for parents on many topics. Of interest to those of you considering divorce or who are under going a divorce is their “Co-Parenting Series.” They also offer low cost counseling to parents and children.

The Distance Parent: http://www.distanceparent.org/ This website provides information for parents who separated by long distances from their children and how to stay connected to that child.

Books:

Mom’s House, Dad’s House by Isolina Ricci, A guide for parents who are separated, divorced or remarried.

What About the Kids, Raising Your Kids Before, During & After Divorce by Judith Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee

Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce, the Sandcastles Way by Gary Neuman & Patricia Romanowski

Your Divorce Advisor: A Lawyer & Psychologist Guide You Through the Legal & Emotional Landscape of Divorce by Diana Mercer & Marsha Kline Pruett

It’s Not Your Fault Koko Bear: A Read Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce by Vicki Lansky & Jane Prince

Two Homes by Claire Masurel

Divorce Support Groups & Organizations:

New Day Services: A counseling service for adults and children in the divorce process. Phone: (817) 884- 1616

Arlington Alliance Church 801 South Collins, Arlington , Texas 76010 Phone: 817-561-0879 Contact: Ms. Robin Hosfelt

Arlington First Church of Christ 33610 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington , Texas 76013 Phone: 817-277-6767 Contact: Mr. Don Kleppe

Celebration Baptist Church 1140 Morrison Drive Ft. Worth , Texas 76120 Phone: 817-451-5513 Contact: Mr. Allan McBrayer

Christ Church 5051 Trail Lake Drive Fort Worth , Texas 76133 Phone: 817-292-9292 Contact: Mr. Bob Brock

Christian Counseling Associates 1331 -A West Airport Freeway Euless , Texas 76040 Phone: 817-283-6000 Contact: Mr. Bruce Walker

Discovery Church 7401 West Cleburne Road Fort Worth , Texas 76133 Phone: 817-346-7782 Contact: Mr. Chuck Bernal

Fielder Road Baptist Church 2011 South Fielder Road Arlington , Texas 76013 Phone: 817-460-2234 Contact: Mr. David Pointer

First Baptist Church 310 North Industrial Blvd. Euless , Texas 76039 Phone: 817-267-3313 Contact: Ms. Tracy Brown

First Baptist Church 301 South Center, Suite 500 Arlington , Texas 76010 Phone: 817-277-6353 Contact: Ms Ricky Chelette

First Baptist Church of Euless 2930 Central Drive Bedford , Texas 76021 Phone: 87-283-4220 Contact: Ms. Lonnie Bryant

McKinney Memorial Bible Church 3901 South Hulen Street Fort Worth , Texas 76109 Phone: 817-921-5200 Contact: Mr. Benjie Spears

Metroplex Covenant Church 3508 Glade Road Colleyville , Texas 76034 Phone: 817-354-5757 Contact: Ms. Catherine Roseman

Midtown Church of Christ 1701 Oakhurst City Drive Fort Worth , Texas 76000 Phone: 817-834-7355 Contact: Mr. Jim Hackney

North Richland Hills Baptist Church 4001 Vance Road Fort Worth , Texas 76180 Phone: 817-284-9206 Contact: Ms. Barbara Christien

North County Community Church 2909 Turtle Rock Drive Bedford , Texas 76021 Phone: 817-355-6039 Contact: Mr. Pete Chifalo

Pantego Bible Church 2203 West Park Row Arlington , Texas 76016 Phone: 817-265-3877 Contact: Ms. Sharon Nitcher

Richland Hill Church of Christ 6300 NE Loop 820, N. Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone: 817-581-3303

Ridgelea Baptist Church 6037 Calmont Fort Worth , Texas 76116 Phone: 817-732-4421 Contact: Mr. Wayne Shaw

Saginaw Church of Christ 201 Western Street Saginaw , Texas 76179 Phone: 817-232-0895 Contact: Mr. Rick Neal

Southcliff Baptist Church 4100 Southwest Loop 820 Fort Worth , Texas 76109 Phone: 817-924-2241 Contact: Mr. Ted Dowell

University Park Church 1701 River Run Plaza Fort Worth , Texas 76107 Phone: 817-336-2687 Contact: Ms. Rhonda Cobern