CAN YOUR KIDS REFUSE TO SPEND TIME WITH THEIR OTHER PARENT? Sharing custody with your ex can be a challenge because you probably don’t enjoy seeing them a few times a week. However you may feel about them personally, you may respect that they continue to show up for your children and take responsibility during…
REASONS WHY A NARCISSIST MAY PROLONG DIVORCE CASES. There are a few reasons why a narcissist may do this: 1.They want to continue to control you: A narcissist thrives on having power and control over others. By dragging out the divorce, they can continue to exert their control over you and your life. 2.They want…
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING TO MAKE MY COURT-ORDERED MONTHLY PAYMENTS? If you fail to make your court-ordered monthly payments, your right to visit your child will not be taken away from you, but there will be consequences. Here are some examples: • Credit reporting • License suspension • Court action • Passport denial…
HOW DO I SPLIT DEBTS IN A TEXAS DIVORCE? Financial matters are often pressing concerns when people file for divorce. Many individuals looking to end their marriage worry about getting their fair share of assets from the marital estate. Retirement accounts and the family home are often focal points in the property division process. THE…
DOES MOVING OUT MEAN LOSING THE HOUSE IN A TEXAS DIVORCE? One of the first pieces of advice that people offer those going through a divorce is that they should never move out of their marital home until the end of the divorce proceedings. Some people will suffer through months of the silent treatment from…
HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATED? In Texas, the court can order you to pay 20% of your monthly income towards for one child and then an additional 5% of your income for each child after that. However, the cap stops at 40%. So, depending on the number of children you have, you may end up…
WHAT IS RETROACTIVE (“OR BACK”) CHILD SUPPORT? What is Retroactive Child Support? Retroactive child support is when a person is ordered to pay child support for past periods. Retroactive child support is often referred to as back child support. The time period for retroactive child support in Texas is typically four years, but sometimes people…
WHEN CAN A CHILD DECIDE WHICH PARENT TO LIVE WITH When Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With? A child can never independently decide which parent they want to live with until they are 18. This may seem unfair, especially if the child is mature and independent, but that is the law. However,…
