HOW TO PAY LESS CHILD SUPPORT IN TEXAS There are certain situations that allow you to request a modification of your child support amount so that it is fair and reasonable for both you and your child. You want to avoid being unable to pay because then you may end up serving jail time. Instead, modify your…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR SPOUSE WILL NOT SIGN DIVORCE PAPERS? Divorce is a difficult time and it is to be expected that sometimes issues arise during the process. An uncontested divorce is the main goal for most couples that are ready to move on, but this route doesn’t always go as planned. One of the biggest…
HOW TO ENFORCE MY CHILD VISITATION IN TEXASFile an Enforcement Visitation enforcement occurs when a judge forces a party to follow a child visitation order at the request of the other parent. There are many ways that the court can enforce child visitation. A party may request enforcement of their visitation when: That party is…
HOW IS SOLE CUSTODY DETERMINED IN TEXAS If sole custody is being sought by one of the parents, the standard for making a decision does not change. As with any other custody case, the outcome will be determined by what is in the best interest of the child. In reaching a conclusion on what is…
WHO HAS CUSTODY OF THE CHILD IF THERE IS NO TEXAS COURT ORDER Texas law presumes that the husband to the mother of a child at the time of birth is the father. The presumptive father will have all legal rights unless paternity is challenged by some means. If the parents are unmarried, however, Texas…
DIVIDING PROPERTY IN A TEXAS DIVORCE Marital Property Versus Separate Property Separate property is property that was owned individually by one of the parties prior to the marriage, or acquired after the marriage by a gift, inheritance, or personal injury award. Separate property will be retained by the owner of the property. Marital or community…
CHILD SUPPORT IS GOING UP Crunching the numbers Child support payment are calculated in part by considering how much a parent has in “net resources.” However, the formula includes a “cap” on the maximum amount of net resources that can be considered in the calculation. That cap limit was $8,550 per month in net resources. But starting…
What is a temporary restraining order (TRO)? A temporary restraining order is used to preserve the status quo in a case by restraining a party from doing something or preventing them from doing something. It is common for a parent to ask the court to protect the children in a case, and ask that the…
